Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Experimental and Theoretical Research on Low-Strength Concrete Beams Reinforced with Basalt Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Sheets in a Freeze–Thaw Environment

  • Research Article-Civil Engineering
  • Published:
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Basalt fibre-reinforced plastic sheet (BFRP) enhancement is one of the strengthening methods suitable for concrete structures due to the low price and high tensile strength of BFRPs. It is of great importance to study the mechanical performance of BFRP-reinforced low-strength concrete structures in freeze–thaw environments. Therefore, 15 concrete beam specimens were designed, and a fast freeze–thaw experiment was conducted in this research to consider different parameters, such as the number of freeze–thaw cycles, sequence of freezing–thawing and BFRP pasting and other factors. The mechanical performance of low-strength concrete beams reinforced with BFRPs under freeze–thaw cycles was investigated. The failure mode and load–deflection curves of specimens were also analysed. The test results revealed that the ultimate strength of concrete beams reinforced with BFRPs was greatly improved, with a maximum increase of 32.7%. With increasing number of freeze–thaw cycles, the ultimate strength of beams gradually decreased over the bearing capacity of non-frozen-thawed concrete beams reinforced with BFRPs (F0b), and the bearing capacity of low-strength concrete beams reinforced with BFRPs decreased 17.1% after 50 continuous freeze–thaw cycles, while the beam failure mode changed from bending failure to shear failure accompanied by de-bonding failure. A mechanical model of BFRP-reinforced low-strength concrete beams was constructed under the de-bonding failure mode, and a calculation equation to determine the magnitude of de-bonding failure was proposed. Finally, finite element analysis of specimens was performed with cohesive elements to simulate the nonlinear softening mechanical behaviour of the BFRP–concrete interface.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15

Similar content being viewed by others

Data Availability

The data used to support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request.

References

  1. Wei, L.W.: Evaluate Reinforcement and Renovation of Buildings. Jiangsu Science Technology Press, Nanjing (1993)

    Google Scholar 

  2. Editorial Office of China Journal of Highway and Transport: A review of Chinese bridge engineering academic research. China J. Highw. Transp. 27, 1–96 (2014)

  3. Asakura, T.; Ando, T.; Omata, F.; Wakana, K.; Matsuura, A.: Behavior of structurally defective tunnel lining and effectiveness of inner reinforcement. Doboku Gakkai Ronbunshu 27, 89–98 (1994)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Zhao, T.; Xie, J.: New Technology on Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures Using Carbon Fiber Sheet. Tianjin University Press, Tianjin (2001)

    Google Scholar 

  5. Premamoy, G.: The wonderful world of FRP composites. Pop. Plast. Packag. 8, 57–59 (1999)

    Google Scholar 

  6. Vallittu, P.K.: High-aspect ratio fillers: fiber-reinforced composites and their anisotropic properties. Dent. Mater. 31, 1–7 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Wang, H.; Belarbi, A.: Ductility characteristics of fiber-reinforced-concrete beams reinforced with FRP rebars. Constr. Build. Mater. 25, 2391–2401 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Ovitigala, B.T.; Ibrahim, M.A.; Issa, M.A.: Serviceability and ultimate load behavior of concrete beams reinforced with basalt fiber-reinforced polymer bars. ACI Struct. J. 113, 757–768 (2016)

    Google Scholar 

  9. Zhao, Y.; Huang, Y.; Du, H.; Ma, G.: Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with pre-stressed and near surface mounted steel–basalt-fibre composite bars. Adv. Struct. Eng. 23, 1154–1167 (2019)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Yang, S., Xu, X.S.: Analysis of breaking mode of FRP reinforced concrete beam and calculation of bearing capacity. In: 2019 3rd International Workshop on Renewable Energy and Development (Iwred 2019), pp. 118–126. IOP Publishing Ltd, Bristol, United Kingdom (2019)

  11. Maalej, M.; Leong, K.S.: Effect of beam size and FRP thickness on interfacial shear stress concentration and failure mode of FRP-strengthened beams. Compos. Sci. Technol. 65, 1148–1158 (2005)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Tomlinson, D.; Fam, A.: Performance of concrete beams reinforced with basalt FRP for flexure and shear. J. Compos. Constr. 19, 282–294 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Godat, A.; Qu, Z.; Lu, X.Z.; Labossière, P.; Ye, L.P.; Neale, K.W.: Size effects for reinforced concrete beams strengthened in shear with CFRP strips. J. Compos. Constr. 14, 260–271 (2010)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Leung, C.K.Y.; Chen, Z.; Lee, S.; Ng, M.; Xu, M.; Tang, J.: Effect of size on the failure of geometrically similar concrete beams strengthened in shear with FRP strips. J. Compos. Constr. 11, 487–496 (2007)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Omeman, Z.; Nehdi, M.; El-Chabib, H.: Experimental study on shear behavior of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer reinforced concrete short beams without web reinforcement. Can. J. Civ. Eng. 35, 1–10 (2008)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. Chen, G.M.; Li, S.W.; Fernando, D.; Liu, P.C.; Chen, J.F.: Full-range FRP failure behaviour in RC beams shear-strengthened with FRP wraps. Int. J. Solids Struct. 125, 1–21 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Barris, C.; Torres, L.; Comas, J.; Miàs, C.: Cracking and deflections in GFRP RC beams: an experimental study. Compos. B Eng. 55, 580–590 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Wang, L.; Song, Z.; Yi, J.; Li, J.; Fu, F.; Qian, K.: Experimental studies on bond performance of BFRP bars reinforced coral aggregate concrete. Int. J. Concr. Struct. Mater. 13, 52 (2019)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Yao, J.; Teng, J.G.; Chen, J.F.: Experimental study on FRP-to-concrete bonded joints. Compos. B: Eng. 36, 99–113 (2005)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Lu, Y.Y.; Hu, L.; Li, S.; Wang, K.H.: Experimental study and analysis on fatigue stiffness of RC beams strengthened with CFRP and steel plate. J. Centr. South Univ. 23, 701–707 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Lu, Y.Y.; Li, N.; Li, S.; Ou, T.Y.: Slender RC columns strengthened with combined CFRP and steel jacket under axial load. Steel Compos. Struct. 19, 1077–1094 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  22. Chen, J.F.; Teng, J.G.: Anchorage strength models for FRP and steel plates bonded to concrete. J. Struct. Eng. 127, 784–791 (2001)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. Yuan, H.; Teng, J.G.; Seracino, R.; Wu, Z.S.; Yao, J.: Full-range behavior of FRP-to-concrete bonded joints. Eng. Struct. 26, 553–565 (2004)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Dai, J.; Ueda, T.; Sato, Y.: Development of the nonlinear bond stress–slip model of fiber reinforced plastics sheet–concrete interfaces with a simple method. J. Compos. Constr. 9, 52–62 (2005)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. Padanattil, A.; Lakshmanan, M.; Jayanarayanan, K.; Mini, K.M.: Strengthening of plain concrete cylinders with natural FRP composite systems. Iran. J. Sci. Technol. Trans. Civ. Eng. 43, 381–389 (2018)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  26. Altalmas, A.; El Refai, A.; Abed, F.: Bond degradation of basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars exposed to accelerated aging conditions. Constr. Build. Mater. 81, 162–171 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  27. Dong, Z.; Wu, G.; Xu, B.; Wang, X.; Taerwe, L.: Bond durability of BFRP bars embedded in concrete under seawater conditions and the long-term bond strength prediction. Mater. Des. 92, 552–562 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. Kabir, M.I.; Samali, B.; Shrestha, R.: Pull-out strengths of GFRP-concrete bond exposed to applied environmental conditions. Int. J. Concr. Struct. Mater. 11, 69–84 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  29. Yun, Y.; Wu, Y.-F.: Durability of CFRP–concrete joints under freeze–thaw cycling. Cold Reg. Sci. Technol. 65, 401–412 (2011)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  30. Bellakehal, H.; Zaidi, A.; Mouattah, K.; Masmoudi, R.; Bencheriet, M.; Boutaiba, A.: Theoretical analysis of thermal behavior of overlapped GFRP bars embedded in reinforced concrete beams. Arab. J. Sci. Eng. 43, 5255–5263 (2018)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  31. GB/T82-2009: Test methods for long-term performance and durability of ordinary concrete

  32. GB5010-2010: Code for Design of Concrete Structures. China Building Industry Press, China (2015)

  33. Xue, W.C.; Kang, Q.L.: Experimental study on behaviors of concrete beams reinforced with fiber reinforced plastics bars. Ind. Constr. 29, 8–10 (1999)

    Google Scholar 

  34. Shi, Y.P.; Zhou, Y.R.: Example of finite element analysis with ABAQUS. China Machine Press, Beijing (2006)

    Google Scholar 

  35. Chen, Y.; Qiao, P.Z.; Jiang, H.D.; Ren, Q.W.: Numerical modeling for cohesive fracture of FRP-concrete bonded interfaces in three-point bend beams. Eng. Mech. 25, 120–131 (2008)

    Google Scholar 

  36. Wu, Y.F.; Chen, W.Q.: Cohesive zone model based on analysis of bond strength between FRP and concrete. Eng. Mech. 27, 113–119 (2010)

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgements

This study was supported by Fund project for National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51778273), and 2020 Higher Education Innovation Fund Project of JYT.GANSU.GOV.CN (Grant No. 2020A-235).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. School of Civil Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu Province, China

    Zaiping Zeng, Xiuli Wang, Shirong Li & Genli Ren

  2. Western Civil Engineering Disaster Prevention and Reduction of Engineering Research Center, Ministry of Education, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu Province, China

    Zaiping Zeng & Xiuli Wang

  3. Gansu Vocational College of Architecture, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu Province, China

    Zaiping Zeng

Authors
  1. Zaiping Zeng
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Xiuli Wang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Shirong Li
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Genli Ren
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Zaiping Zeng.

Ethics declarations

Conflict of interest

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Zeng, Z., Wang, X., Li, S. et al. Experimental and Theoretical Research on Low-Strength Concrete Beams Reinforced with Basalt Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Sheets in a Freeze–Thaw Environment. Arab J Sci Eng 46, 5121–5134 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-05249-0

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-05249-0

Keywords

Search

Navigation