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Finite element analysis of longitudinal reinforcement beams with UHPFC under torsion

  • Mohammed, Thaer Jasim (School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus) ;
  • Bakar, B.H. Abu (School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus) ;
  • Bunnori, N. Muhamad (School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus) ;
  • Ibraheem, Omer Farouk (School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus)
  • Received : 2014.10.02
  • Accepted : 2015.06.16
  • Published : 2015.07.25
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Abstract

The proposed techniques to strengthen concrete members such as steel plates, polymers or concrete have important deficiencies in adherence and durability. The use of UHPFC plates can overtake effectively these problems. In this paper, the possibility of using UHPFC to strengthen RC beams under torsion is investigated. Four specimens of concrete beams reinforced with longitudinal bars only were tested under pure torsion. One of the beams was considered as the baseline specimen, while the others were strengthened by ultra-high-performance fiber concrete (UHPFC) on two, three, and four sides. Finite element analysis was conducted in tandem with experimental work. Results showed that UHPFC enhances the strength, ductility, and toughness of concrete beams under torsional load, and that finite element analysis is in good agreement with the experimental data.

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Supported by : School of Civil Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia

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