The effect of GFRP reinforcement on the strength of normal sections in flexural concrete elements
Abstract
The effect of GFRP reinforcement on the strength of normal sections in flexural concrete elements
In this article considered the questions related to the strength of normal sections in reinforced concrete beams, in which steel reinforcement is completely or partially replaced by a fiberglass rod. It was established that the strength of such beams is less, but the strain is significantly higher compared to the traditional reinforced. Calculating with current standards dramatically overstates theoretical bearing capacity of these beams with composite reinforcement
Keywords: concrete, reinforced concrete, strength, normal sections, steel, fiberglass reinforcement GFRP, composite materials, research