Are Available Models Reliable for Predicting the FRP Contribution to the Shear Resistance of RC Beams?

G. Sas, Björn Täljsten, J. Barros, J. Lima, A. Carolin

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    Abstract

    In this paper the trustworthiness of the existing theory for predicting the fiber-reinforced plastic contribution to the shear resistance of reinforced concrete beams is discussed. The most well-known shear models for external bonded reinforcement are presented, commented on, and compared with an extensive experimental database. The database contains the results from more than 200 tests performed in different research institutions across the world. The results of the comparison are not very promising and the use of the additional principle in the actual shear design equations should be questioned. The large scatter between the predicted values of different models and experimental results is of real concern bearing in mind that some of the models are used in present design codes.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalJournal of Composites for Construction
    Volume13
    Issue number6
    Pages (from-to)514-534
    ISSN1090-0268
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009

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