Title of article :
STRENGTH AND DUCTILITY OF HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE COLUMNS WITH GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMER WRAPS
Author/Authors :
Saravanan, J. Annamalai University Annamalainagar - Department of Structural Engineering, India , Suguna, K. Annamalai University Annamalainagar - Department of Structural Engineering, India , Raghunath, P.N.R. Annamalai University Annamalainagar - Department of Structural Engineering, India
Abstract :
The paper deals with the analysis of experimental results in terms of load-carrying capacity and strains, obtained from tests on circular concrete column, strengthened with external glass fibre composite. A total of seven specimens of 150mm diameter and having a height of 600 mm were cast and tested. One specimen was used as reference and remaining six specimens were wrapped with three GFRP materials having different thickness. The columns were tested under uni-axial compression up to failure. Necessary measurement was taken for each load increment. The HSC columns with GFRP wrapping exhibited better performance in terms of strength, deformation and ductility capacity.
Keywords :
Confinement , ductility , glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) , strength
Journal title :
Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing)
Journal title :
Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing)
