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Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams using Various Configurations of Steel Plates

Author(s):

Anand D , Valliammai Engineering College; Kavitha A, Valliammai Engineering College

Keywords:

Shear strengthening, steel strips, Epoxy adhesive, Post-yield, Peeling

Abstract

This project presents the outcome of an experimental program aimed to investigate the shear behaviour of externally plated reinforced concrete beams. A total of four beams were tested in this program. The beams were designed to fail in shear. Then, they were strengthened using various configurations of steel plates and angles which have been connected by the weld and bonded to the beams by epoxy adhesive. Test results revealed an enhancement in the shear 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.

Other Details

Paper ID: IJSRDV3I30040
Published in: Volume : 3, Issue : 3
Publication Date: 01/06/2015
Page(s): 282-285

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