The paper deals with the influence of cyclic loading on the bond between glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars and concrete. The experimental study considers eccentric and centric pullout tests that vary by three different parameters: (1) concrete cover; (2) concrete strength; and (3) maximum load applied during cyclic loading. The results showed that the fatigue life of the bond between the considered GFRP rebars and concrete, with a small cover and low concrete quality, is limited by the occurrence of splitting failure. As the cover increases, the fatigue failure mode becomes a combination of splitting and bar pullout. The mechanical properties of concrete have a positive effect on fatigue life. (C) 2018 American Society of Civil Engineers.

Effect of Small Concrete Cover on the Fatigue Behavior of GFRP Bars and Concrete Bond

Veljkovic A.;Carvelli V.;
2019-01-01

Abstract

The paper deals with the influence of cyclic loading on the bond between glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars and concrete. The experimental study considers eccentric and centric pullout tests that vary by three different parameters: (1) concrete cover; (2) concrete strength; and (3) maximum load applied during cyclic loading. The results showed that the fatigue life of the bond between the considered GFRP rebars and concrete, with a small cover and low concrete quality, is limited by the occurrence of splitting failure. As the cover increases, the fatigue failure mode becomes a combination of splitting and bar pullout. The mechanical properties of concrete have a positive effect on fatigue life. (C) 2018 American Society of Civil Engineers.
2019
Bond; Concrete cover; Eccentric pullout test; Fatigue; Glass-fiber-reinforced polymer bar
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