Experimental Investigation of Bond-Slip Relationship between Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) Bars and Concrete |
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Sequential Number | R87 |
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Matching Research Agency | University of Missouri --- Kansas City |
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Principal Investigator | Ganesh Thiagarajan, Ph.D. P.E.
Assistant Professor
University of Missouri-Kansas City
350J RHFH, 5100 Rockhill Road, School of Interdisciplinary Computing and Engineering
Kansas City, MO 64110 | | p | 816-235-1288 | | f | 816-235-1260 | | ganesht@umkc.edu |
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Student Involvement | One graduate student would be involved in the completion of the project |
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Project Objective | Study the bond properties of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bars by conducting pullout-test using a vertical bond-test specimen using FRP Rods (both Carbon and Glass Based) in accordance with ACI 440k provisions |
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Project Abstract | The aim of the experimental research is to quantify the bonding properties of FRP rods made of carbon (CFRP) and glass (GFRP) with concrete by conducting two sets of experiments. The first set of experiments would involve pullout tests using vertical bond specimens. The tests would be in accordance with the ACI-440k provisions. Provisions of some recommended bond parameters in ACI 440 R.1 (released in 2001), such as K2 and K3 would be evaluated by performing an analytical study on the experimental data. |
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Anticipated Benefits | The following benefits are anticipated from the experimental work.
1) Enhance the understanding of the bonding properties which is critical to the application of FRP bars
2) Assist in standardization of code provision in the usage of FRP bars products |
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Modal Orientation | Experimental evaluation of bond between FRP and concrete |
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Milestones | | Project Start Date: | 01/01/2003 | | Project End Date: | 08/30/2003 |
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Relationship to other Research/Projects | N/A |
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Technology Transfer Activities | N/A |
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Transportation Research Board Keywords | Experimental research, bond properties, fiber reinforced polymer bars |
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Matching Funds | $19,336 from Startup funds provided for Dr. Ganesh Thiagarajan from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. |
