The strengthening of existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures by means of steel-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (Steel-FRCM) systems has been universally recognized in the academic literature as an effective method. Several types of steel fibres can be found in the marketplace, and they are classified according to mass per unit area and tensile strength. In the flexural strengthening design of RC beams, a fundamental parameter is the effective tensile strain level in the Steel-FRCM system attained at failure. Some authors and guidelines suggest evaluating this strain value using the results of bond tests. As is well highlighted in many works, the debonding strain in Steel-FRCM composites applied on concrete beams is usually higher than that from single-lap shear tests. At this point, it can be easily obtained by applying an appropriate amplification coefficient. This study experimentally investigates the difference in the debonding strain between Steel-FRCM composites bonded to concrete blocks in single-lap shear tests (end strain) versus the debonding strain in concrete beams (intermediate strain). The results were used to critically discuss the variability of the amplification coefficient, significantly affected by the mechanical and geometrical properties of the steel fibres. Moreover, a simple predictive formula to evaluate the intermediate strain debonding was used, and the results were compared with the experimental evidence. Finally, a large database of direct shear and flexural tests was used to confirm the experimental and theoretical data obtained herein.

Evaluation of the Maximum Strain for Different Steel-FRCM Systems in RC Beams Strengthened in Flexure.

Francesco Bencardino
Membro del Collaboration Group
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2022-01-01

Abstract

The strengthening of existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures by means of steel-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (Steel-FRCM) systems has been universally recognized in the academic literature as an effective method. Several types of steel fibres can be found in the marketplace, and they are classified according to mass per unit area and tensile strength. In the flexural strengthening design of RC beams, a fundamental parameter is the effective tensile strain level in the Steel-FRCM system attained at failure. Some authors and guidelines suggest evaluating this strain value using the results of bond tests. As is well highlighted in many works, the debonding strain in Steel-FRCM composites applied on concrete beams is usually higher than that from single-lap shear tests. At this point, it can be easily obtained by applying an appropriate amplification coefficient. This study experimentally investigates the difference in the debonding strain between Steel-FRCM composites bonded to concrete blocks in single-lap shear tests (end strain) versus the debonding strain in concrete beams (intermediate strain). The results were used to critically discuss the variability of the amplification coefficient, significantly affected by the mechanical and geometrical properties of the steel fibres. Moreover, a simple predictive formula to evaluate the intermediate strain debonding was used, and the results were compared with the experimental evidence. Finally, a large database of direct shear and flexural tests was used to confirm the experimental and theoretical data obtained herein.
2022
steel-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (S-FRCM); fibre/matrix bond; flexural design
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