Structures Strengthened with Bonded Composites

Chapter 1: Fundamental behavior of FRP and bonding technique

1.1 FRP constituent

1.2 Characteristics of FRP composites

1.3 FRP bonding technique for the concrete and steel structures

1.4 References

Chapter 2: Bond characteristics and debonding mechanism of FRP-to concrete interface

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Interfacial fractures and debonding modes

2.3 Stress transfer and fracture propagation of FRP-to-concrete joints

2.4 Short-term behavior of FRP-to-concrete interface

2.5 Long-term behavior of FRP-to-concrete interface

2.6 Durability of FRP-to-concrete interfac

2.7 Enhanced FRP Bonding System

2.8 References

Chapter 3 FRP-strengthened tensile members

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Experimental investigations of FRP-strengthened tensile members

3.3 Fracture energy approach for analyzing tensile properties of FRP-strengthened tensile members

3.4 Modeling of Tension Stiffening Effect

3.5 Formulation of Crack Spacing

3.6 Reference

Chapter 4 Flexural Strengthening of Structures

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Flexural strengthening methods for structural members

4.3 Effect of flexural strengthening on the performance of structural members

4.4 Bonding and debonding mechanisms in FRP strengthened RC members

4.5 Design of flexural strengthening

4.6 Performance enhancements for FRP flexural strengthening

4.7 Special field applications

4.8 References

Chapter 5: Shear and Torsional Strengthening of Structures

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Why Shear and Torsion Strengthening?

5.3. What is the Shear and Torsion Strengthening with FRP?

5.4. Failure Modes of Shear Strengthened Beams

5.5. Fundamental Mechanism for FRP Retrofitting

5.6. Experimental investigation of parameters influencing the shear capacities

5.7. Numerical investigation of parameters influencing the shear capacities

5.8. Shear Strength Models

5.9. Numerical-Based Model for Prediction of the Shear Capacity

5.10. Failure Modes of Torsional Strengthened Beams

5.11. Resistance Mechanism of FRP Torsional Strengthening

5.12. Evaluation of Torsional Strength of FRP-Strengthened Elements

5.13. References

Chapter 6: FRP Strengthening of Concrete Columns

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Performance of Under-Designed Existing Structures

6.3 Provisions of Current Seismic Design Codes

6.4 Strengthening of RC Columns

6.5 FRP as External Reinforcement for Existing RC Columns

6.6 Modeling of Stress-Strain Behavior of FRP-Confined Concrete

6.7 Ductility Enhancement.

6.8 Design Methods of FRP Jacket for Deficient RC Columns

6.9 Numerical simulation of columns under axial and lateral loads

6.10 Evaluation of Design-oriented models in simulating RC-columns retrofitted with FRP-jackets under axial and lateral loadings

6.11Recoverability of FRP-Retrofitted Columns

6.12 Design Provisions Satisfying Required Recoverability

6.14Future Researches

6.15 References

Chapter 7: Reinforcing Spalling Resistance of Concrete Structures with Bonded FRP Composites

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Spalling Resistance of Beams with FRP Sheets

7.3 Spalling Resistanceof Structures with Bi-Directional FRP Sheets

7.4 Experimental Study on Arched Beams

7.5 Spalling Prevention Design Method

7.6 Selection of the Method to Prevent Spalling

7.7 Conclusions

7.8 References