Testing of Full-Size Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRP Composities:Experimental Results and Design Methods Verification

摘要

This study examined the increased load capacity as the result of FRP added toinadequate RC beams. In addition, this study investigated the bending behavior of reinforced concrete beams retrofitted with FRP by examining deflection and strain as a function of load. Laboratory testing was conducted on full-size beams that closely represented the Horsetail Creek Bridge beams in order to accomplish the following: To verify that the retrofit scheme used to strengthen the Horestail Creek Bridge was sufficient for the traffic loads; and To provide experimental data to validate finite element models being developed in another research project.