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Enhancement of shallow depth patches for concrete bridges using FRP overlays

  • Michigan State University

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Abstract

The use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) fabrics applied as overlays on top of traditional patching materials was investigated to provide more durable patches on concrete structures. FRP overlays provide the benefits of keeping the patch in place for a longer period, restraining the diffusion of moisture and chloride ions, especially when patches are cracked, and reducing further damage to the concrete element. Finite element (FE) models were developed to assess the damage on the patching material due to shrinkage, corrosion, and mechanical load. The demands from the numerical studies were used to evaluate suitable FRP fabrics and their configurations. It was found that a layer of bidirectional glass FRP is adequate for shallow depth patching applications. Experiments are being conducted to validate this result.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComposites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2006
EditorsAmir Mirmiran, Antonio Nanni
PublisherInternational Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC)
Pages107-110
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0615135862, 9780615135861
StatePublished - 2020
Event3rd International Conference on Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2006 - Miami, United States
Duration: Dec 13 2006Dec 15 2006

Publication series

NameComposites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2006

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami
Period12/13/0612/15/06

Keywords

  • Bond Strength
  • Cracking
  • Debonding
  • Delamination
  • FRP
  • Shallow depth patch
  • Shrinkage

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