Abstract
Strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures is often necessary due to the change ofusingor to enhance the strength of deteriorated existing RC structures attributed toaging and environmental effects. Interfacial bond between the existing RC member and thestrengthening layer is knownto be the main factor for any successful strengtheningtechnique. This study investigates the efficiency of utilizing high strength cementitiousconnectors in preventing the debonding of textile reinforced mortar (TRM) strengtheninglayer from substrate concrete of RC beams. An experimental program is developed to investigate the effect of strengthof mortars and the distribution of cementitious connectors onthe behavior of the strengthenedbeams.TRM comprising eight and sixteen textile basalt fiber layerswere utilized in these experiments. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of cementitiousconnectors on the failure mode of strengthened beamsby means of controlling the debonding of TRM. The increase in cracking andultimate loads is demonstrated due to the strengthening of RC beams using TRM.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction |
Subtitle of host publication | Holistic Overview of Structural Design and Construction |
Editors | Y. Vacanas, C. Danezis, A. Singh, S. Yazdani |
Place of Publication | Cyprus |
Publisher | ISEC Press |
Pages | 1-6 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 28 Jul 2020 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction |
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Publisher | ISEC |
ISSN (Print) | 2644-108X |
Keywords
- Basalt textile fibers
- Strengtheningof RC
- Cementitious connectors
- Bond of TRM
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Imran Rafiq
- School of Arch, Tech and Eng - Associate Dean Education and Student Exp
- Centre for Earth Observation Science
- Construction Engineering and Management Research and Enterprise Group
- Sustainability and Resilience Engineering Research and Enterprise Group
- Advanced Engineering Centre
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