Nonlinear finite element analysis of effective CFRP bonding length and strain distribution along concrete-CFRP interface

Dogan A. B., ANIL Ö.

COMPUTERS AND CONCRETE, cilt.7, sa.5, ss.437-453, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 7 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.12989/cac.2010.7.5.437
  • Dergi Adı: COMPUTERS AND CONCRETE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.437-453
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

CFRP has been widely used for strengthening reinforced concrete members in last decade. The strain transfer mechanism from concrete face to CFRP is a key factor for rigidity, ductility, enemy dissipation and failure modes of concrete members. For these reasons, determination of the effective CFRP bonding length is the most crucial step to achieve effective and economical strengthening. In this paper, generalizations are made on effective bonding length by increasing the amount of test data. For this purpose, ANSYS software is employed, and an experimentally verified nonlinear finite element model is prepared. Special contact elements are utilized along the concrete-CFRP strip interface for investfttating, stress distribution, load-displacement behavior, and effective bonding length. Then results are compared with the experimental results. The finite element model found consistent results with the experimental findings.