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Steel and Composite Structures Volume 32, Number 1, July10 2019 , pages 21-45 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/scs.2019.32.1.021 |
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Strengthening of steel-concrete composite beams with prestressed CFRP plates using an innovative anchorage system |
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Shi-cheng Wan, Qiao Huang and Jian Guan
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| Abstract | ||
| This study investigates the flexural behavior of steel-concrete composite beams strengthened with prestressed carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates. An innovative mechanical anchorage system was developed. The components of the system can be easily assembled on site before applying a prestressing force, and removed from the structures after strengthening is completed. A total of seven steel-concrete composite specimens including four simply supported beams strengthened at the positive moment region and three continuous beams strengthened at the negative moment region were tested statically until failure. Experimental results showed that the use of prestressed CFRP plates enhanced the flexural capacity and reduced the mid-span deflection of the beams. Furthermore, by prestressing the CFRP laminates, the material was used more efficiently, and the crack resistance of the continuous composite specimens at the central support was significantly improved after strengthening. Overall, the anchorage system proved to be practical and feasible for the strengthening of steel-concrete composite beams. The theoretical analysis of ultimate bearing capacity is reported, and good agreement between analytical values and experimental results is achieved. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| anchorage; fiber-reinforced polymer; prestressing; steel-concrete composite beam; flexural behavior; bridge strengthening; negative moment | ||
| Address | ||
| School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China. | ||