Department of Civil Engineering,K.M. Computer Company Inc.
Abstract
Abstract. An experimental investigation of the strengthening of the torsional resistance of High-
Strength Concrete (HSC) beams using Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced-Polymers (CFRP) is conducted. A total
of seven beams are tested. Three beams are designated as reference specimens and four beams are
strengthened using CFRP wrapping of di erent con guration and then tested. The variables considered in
the experimental study include di erent wrap con gurations such as: U-wrapping, full and strip wrapping,
the e ect of the number of CFRP plies and the in
uence of anchors in U-wrapped test beams. The reference
and the strengthened beams are subjected to pure torsional moment. The load, the twist angle of the beams
and the strains at longitudinal, transverse re-bars and CFRP are recorded to failure. In the current study,
the ductility ratios and their increased percentage are investigated using two rather di erent methods. In
further study, increasing the cracking, yield and ultimate torsional capacity of the strengthened beams is
evaluated. Finally, experimental results are compared to several analytical results. The ultimate torsional
strengths that are obtained by one of the analytical methods are in good agreement with the experimental
results.
Mohammadizadeh, M., & Fadaee, M. (2009). Torsional Behaviour of High-Strength Concrete Beams Strengthened Using CFRP Sheets; an Experimental and Analytical Study. Scientia Iranica, 16(4), -.
MLA
M.R. Mohammadizadeh; M.J. Fadaee. "Torsional Behaviour of High-Strength Concrete Beams Strengthened Using CFRP Sheets; an Experimental and Analytical Study". Scientia Iranica, 16, 4, 2009, -.
HARVARD
Mohammadizadeh, M., Fadaee, M. (2009). 'Torsional Behaviour of High-Strength Concrete Beams Strengthened Using CFRP Sheets; an Experimental and Analytical Study', Scientia Iranica, 16(4), pp. -.
VANCOUVER
Mohammadizadeh, M., Fadaee, M. Torsional Behaviour of High-Strength Concrete Beams Strengthened Using CFRP Sheets; an Experimental and Analytical Study. Scientia Iranica, 2009; 16(4): -.
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