Flexural strengthening of reinforced Concrete Beams using various configurations of steel plates |
Author(s): |
| Anand D , Valliammai Engineering College; Kavitha A, Valliammai Engineering College |
Keywords: |
| Flexural Strengthening, Steel Strips, Epoxy Adhesive, Peeling of Steel Plates |
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This project presents the outcome of an experimental program aimed to investigate the flexural behaviour of externally plated reinforced concrete beams. A total of four beams were tested in this program. The beams were designed to fail in flexure. Then, they were strengthened using various configurations of steel strips and angles which have been connected by the weld and bonded to the beams by epoxy adhesive. Test results revealed an enhancement in the bending resistance of the strengthened beams, particularly in the post-yield range of loading due to partial composite effect. The pattern of steel strips played a significant role in the behavior of the strengthened beams. The failure of beam due to peeling of steel plates has been avoided. The load carrying capacity of the strengthened beams has been increased as compared to the control beam. |
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Paper ID: IJSRDV3I2558 Published in: Volume : 3, Issue : 2 Publication Date: 01/05/2015 Page(s): 685-688 |
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