Torsional performance of reinforced concrete beam with carbon fiber and aramid fiber laminates

Authors

  • S. Shanmugasundaram Department of Civil Engineering, Excel Engineering College, komarapalayam, Namakkal, Tamilnadu (India)
  • R. Mohanraj Department of Civil Engineering, Excel Engineering College, komarapalayam, Namakkal, Tamilnadu (India)
  • S. Senthilkumar Department of Civil Engineering, KSR College of Engineering, Thiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamilnadu (India)
  • P. Padmapoorani Department of Civil Engineering, KSR College of Engineering, Thiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamilnadu (India)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7764/RDLC.21.2.329

Keywords:

Carbon fiber, Aramid fiber, retrofitting, torsional analysis, ANSYS

Abstract

In the presented research paper, investigated the torsional performance of reinforced concrete beams with light emissions grade of cement utilizing Carbon fiber and its relative investigation with aramid fiber, for its torsional conduct, utilizing both exploratory and insightful strategies. A distinctive example of its strips folded over RC beams and the torsional conduct of these restrengthened beams is considered. Carbon fiber (CF) is utilized as outside support. Reinforced concrete beam retrofitted with CF tried for torsional disappointment utilizing lever arms exposed to torque. The beams have dimensions of 150mm in width and 200mm in depth and 1 m long, as planned according to IS456-2000. Three bars are intended for a twist. Steel has a stronger ultimate strength but a lower density than aramid FRP, as well as being easier to install and requiring no interim support until it reaches its full strength. The impact of various sorts and designs of CF on the initial stage of breaking load, extreme load conveying limit, and disappointment method of the beam are thought about and its relative examination utilizing finite element programming with aramid fiber gives a better outcome for additional investigation.

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Published

2022-08-31

How to Cite

Shanmugasundaram , S. ., Mohanraj, R. ., Senthilkumar, S. ., & Padmapoorani, P. . (2022). Torsional performance of reinforced concrete beam with carbon fiber and aramid fiber laminates. Revista De La Construcción. Journal of Construction, 21(2), 329–337. https://doi.org/10.7764/RDLC.21.2.329