Design of FRP systems for strengthening concrete girders in shear.
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2011-06-01
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Abstract:FRP systems have been used on a project-specific basis for the last two decades. They are now becoming a widely accepted method of
strengthening concrete structures. The acceptance and utilization of these new strengthening techniques depend on the availability of
clear design guidelines, installation procedures and construction specifications. Standard specifications exist for all commonly used
traditional materials in civil engineering structures. At this time, design specifications for FRP use are still under development. The
results of several experimental investigations have shown that FRP systems can be effective for increasing ductility and strength to
structural members such as columns and girders. As most of the research focused on strengthening of axial members of flexural
members, there are less experimental and analytical data on the use of FRP systems for shear strengthening of girders. Shear
strengthening with FRP is still under investigation and the results obtained thus far are scarce and sometimes controversial. Even in
traditional reinforced concrete members without FRP, the shear design is a complex challenge and uses more empirical methods as
compared to axial and flexural design methods. Adding FRP to the equation, with its specific design issues, would bring another level
of complication in the design. These FRP-related shear design issues and lack of comprehensive analytical and experimental models
are the main motivation for this research project. Thus, a thorough understanding of the shear design problem along with the
development of an AASHTO design method for FRP shear strengthening of concrete girders are needed.
As such, the objective of this project is to develop design methods, specifications, and examples for design of FRP systems for
strengthening concrete girders in shear. The proposed specifications will be in LRFD format and will be suitable for recommendation
to the AASHTO Highway Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures for adoption.
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