Textile Reinforced Mortar Based Flexural Strengthening Of Reinforced Concrete Beams

M. Imran Rafiq, Ameer Baiee

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction
    Subtitle of host publicationHolistic Overview of Structural Design and Construction
    EditorsY. Vacanas, C. Danezis, A. Singh, S. Yazdani
    Place of PublicationCyprus
    PublisherISEC Press
    Pages1-6
    Number of pages6
    Publication statusPublished - 28 Jul 2020

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction
    PublisherISEC
    ISSN (Print)2644-108X

    Keywords

    • Basalt textile fibers
    • Strengtheningof RC
    • Cementitious connectors
    • Bond of TRM

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