Modelling the temperature effects at the interface between GFRP bar and concrete

Ana Veljkovic*, Valter Carvelli, Sandor Solyom, György L. Balázs, Mohammadali Rezazadeh

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Abstract

GFRP (Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer) reinforcing bars find recently increasing application in RC (Reinforced Concrete) structures. In addition to the main advantages, such as non-corrosive nature and high strength-to-weight ratio, the main drawback is their endurance under high temperature. Mechanical properties of GFRP bars and their bond to concrete decrease significantly when exposed to elevated temperatures. Thus, thermal response represents one of the main safety concerns for GFRP RC structures. This study focuses on the numerical modelling of the thermo-mechanical behaviour of GFRP bar and concrete bond. The temperature dependent bond law was calibrated using the experimental pull-out tests, and subsequently it was implemented in the finite element simulations. The validation of the methodology is obtained by comparison of corresponding experimental and numerical results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIABSE Symposium, Guimaraes 2019
Subtitle of host publicationTowards a Resilient Built Environment Risk and Asset Management - Report
PublisherInternational Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)
Pages1065-1072
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9783857481635
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventIABSE Symposium 2019 Guimaraes: Towards a Resilient Built Environment - Risk and Asset Management - Guimaraes, Portugal
Duration: 27 Mar 201929 Mar 2019

Publication series

NameIABSE Symposium, Guimaraes 2019: Towards a Resilient Built Environment Risk and Asset Management - Report

Conference

ConferenceIABSE Symposium 2019 Guimaraes: Towards a Resilient Built Environment - Risk and Asset Management
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityGuimaraes
Period27/03/1929/03/19

Keywords

  • Bond performance
  • FEM modelling
  • GFRP bars
  • High temperature
  • Pull-out tests

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