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Computational model for reinforced concrete beams strengthened by epoxy bonded steel plates

  • Y. N. Ziraba
  • , M. H. Baluch*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents a nonlinear finite element model for the flexure-shear response of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened externally by epoxy bonded steel plates. The model includes a special interface element to simulate the thin epoxy adhesive layer and which allows for the metamorphosis of failure mode from plate yielding to separation as the plate thickness tp is increased. The numerical results show close correlation to experimental data available for an RC beam strengthened by plates of various thickness.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)253-271
Number of pages19
JournalFinite Elements in Analysis and Design
Volume20
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1995

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The authors wish to acknowledge the support of the Department of Civil Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, in the pursuit of this work.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analysis
  • General Engineering
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Applied Mathematics

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