Abstract
This paper presents an experimental investigation on the effectiveness of various types of spike anchors in combination with U-shaped fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) jackets for shear strengthening of reinforced concrete T-beams. The parameters examined include the orientation, the number and spacing of anchors, and the role of carbon versus glass fibers in the anchors. It is concluded that anchors placed inside the slab are many times more effective than those placed horizontally inside the web, and anchors of similar geometrical characteristics (e.g., embedment length) display similar effectiveness despite the difference in fiber type.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 101-107 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Composites for Construction |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2013 |
Keywords
- FRP
- Reinforced concrete
- Shear strengthening
- Spike anchors
- T-beams
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering