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AuthorEl-Sherif, HossamEldin
AuthorEbead, Usama
Available date2020-04-30T12:48:25Z
Publication Date2020
Publication NameProceedings of the International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction
CitationEl-Sherif H., Ebead U., "Near Surface Embedded Application for FRCM Strengthening of RC Beams in Flexure", International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2020), Doha, Qatar, 2-5 February 2020, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/cic.2020.0100
ISSN2958-3128
IdentifierP. O. Box: 2713 Doha-Qatar, Email: qupress@qu.edu.qa
URIwww.cic.qa
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.29117/cic.2020.0100
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/14686
AbstractIn this paper, the efficacy of a recent strengthening technique, referred to as Near Surface Embedded (NSE), has been investigated for flexural strengthening of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams using Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM). The process of applying NSE-FRCM strengthening technique involves removing the concrete layer at the beam's soffit (being the most deteriorated), which is then replaced by the FRCM composite. In this study, seven RC beams were constructed and tested under four-point loading considering two test variables, namely, (a) FRCM material (Polyparaphenylene Benzobisoxazole (PBO)/carbon/glass), and (b) strengthening configuration (NSE/ Externally-Bonded (EB)). Amongst the three FRCM materials, the PBO-FRCM system offered the highest strengthening effectiveness (i.e., highest gain in the load carrying capacity). The average gain in the load-carrying capacity was 45% and 58% for the NSE- and EB-FRCM strengthened beams, respectively, compared to the reference (i.e., non-strengthened) specimen. Nonetheless, the results showed a clear advantage for NSE-FRCM strengthening systems over those externally bonded in terms of ductility performance. The advantage of NSE over EB strengthening was also demonstrated by the improved FRCM/concrete bond associated with NSE-FRCM application
SponsorThis paper was made possible by NPRP grant # NPRP 7-1720-2-641 from the Qatar national research fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). The findings achieved herein are solely the responsibility of the authors.
Languageen
PublisherQatar Univesrity Press
SubjectReinforced concrete
Near surface embedded
Fabric reinforced cementitious matrix
Flexural strengthening
Externally bonded
TitleNear Surface Embedded Application for FRCM Strengthening of RC Beams in Flexure
TypeConference Paper
Pagination769-778
ESSN2958-3136
dc.accessType Open Access


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