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Strengthening and Characterization of Existing Reinforced Concrete Beams for Flexure by Effective Utilization of External Steel Elements
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0577-2782
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2683-0470
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2761-7380
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9526-0814
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3706-4107
Strengthening of structural members is a common practice around the world that may arise due to deterioration of concrete with age or upgradation of design code. This paper aims to elucidate a technique used for strengthening of the reinforced concrete beam for flexural capacity by using externally welded steel angles and steel bars. For this motive, three beams were strengthened with external steel angles and three with external steel bars. The external strengthening steel elements were attached at the bottom of the beam with shear reinforcement. Control samples without external steel angles and steel bars for comparison purposes were also prepared. All reinforced concrete beams were first constructed using a concrete ratio of 1:2:4, and then external steel elements were added to existing flexural reinforcement by using a fillet weld with tee joints having thickness and length of 5/16" (7.9 mm) and 6" (152.4 mm), respectively. Fourth point loading criteria were used to investigate the flexural capacity of beams in positive bending. All beams were designed strong enough in shear, to resist the ultimate loads without shear failure. Test results indicated that beams strengthened with this technique have an average increase of 238% with steel angles and 106% with steel bars, in load-carrying capacity than control samples. Strengthened beams showed a uniform crack pattern. Moreover, the concrete cover made a good bond with existing concrete and was strong enough to withstand ultimate loads. Conclusively, the steel angles and steel bars can be used as an external strengthening material, to enhance the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beams.
Strengthening and Characterization of Existing Reinforced Concrete Beams for Flexure by Effective Utilization of External Steel Elements
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0577-2782
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2683-0470
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2761-7380
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9526-0814
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3706-4107
Strengthening of structural members is a common practice around the world that may arise due to deterioration of concrete with age or upgradation of design code. This paper aims to elucidate a technique used for strengthening of the reinforced concrete beam for flexural capacity by using externally welded steel angles and steel bars. For this motive, three beams were strengthened with external steel angles and three with external steel bars. The external strengthening steel elements were attached at the bottom of the beam with shear reinforcement. Control samples without external steel angles and steel bars for comparison purposes were also prepared. All reinforced concrete beams were first constructed using a concrete ratio of 1:2:4, and then external steel elements were added to existing flexural reinforcement by using a fillet weld with tee joints having thickness and length of 5/16" (7.9 mm) and 6" (152.4 mm), respectively. Fourth point loading criteria were used to investigate the flexural capacity of beams in positive bending. All beams were designed strong enough in shear, to resist the ultimate loads without shear failure. Test results indicated that beams strengthened with this technique have an average increase of 238% with steel angles and 106% with steel bars, in load-carrying capacity than control samples. Strengthened beams showed a uniform crack pattern. Moreover, the concrete cover made a good bond with existing concrete and was strong enough to withstand ultimate loads. Conclusively, the steel angles and steel bars can be used as an external strengthening material, to enhance the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beams.
Strengthening and Characterization of Existing Reinforced Concrete Beams for Flexure by Effective Utilization of External Steel Elements
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0577-2782
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2683-0470
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2761-7380
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9526-0814
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3706-4107
Strengthening of structural members is a common practice around the world that may arise due to deterioration of concrete with age or upgradation of design code. This paper aims to elucidate a technique used for strengthening of the reinforced concrete beam for flexural capacity by using externally welded steel angles and steel bars. For this motive, three beams were strengthened with external steel angles and three with external steel bars. The external strengthening steel elements were attached at the bottom of the beam with shear reinforcement. Control samples without external steel angles and steel bars for comparison purposes were also prepared. All reinforced concrete beams were first constructed using a concrete ratio of 1:2:4, and then external steel elements were added to existing flexural reinforcement by using a fillet weld with tee joints having thickness and length of 5/16" (7.9 mm) and 6" (152.4 mm), respectively. Fourth point loading criteria were used to investigate the flexural capacity of beams in positive bending. All beams were designed strong enough in shear, to resist the ultimate loads without shear failure. Test results indicated that beams strengthened with this technique have an average increase of 238% with steel angles and 106% with steel bars, in load-carrying capacity than control samples. Strengthened beams showed a uniform crack pattern. Moreover, the concrete cover made a good bond with existing concrete and was strong enough to withstand ultimate loads. Conclusively, the steel angles and steel bars can be used as an external strengthening material, to enhance the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beams.
Strengthening and Characterization of Existing Reinforced Concrete Beams for Flexure by Effective Utilization of External Steel Elements
Gul, Akhtar (author) / Alam, Bashir (author) / Ahmed, Wisal (author) / Wahab, Nauman (author) / Shahzada, Khan (author) / Irfan Badrashi, Yasir (author) / Wali Khan, Sajjad (author) / Khan, Muhammad Nasir Ayaz (author)
Advances in Structural Engineering ; 24 ; 243-251
2021-01-01
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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