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Structural Engineering and Mechanics Volume 85, Number 4, February25 2023 , pages 511-529 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2023.85.4.511 |
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Experimental and numerical analyses of RC beams strengthened in compression with UHPFRC |
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Thomaz E.T. Buttignol, Eduardo C. Granato, Túlio N. Bittencourt and Luís A.G. Bitencourt Jr.
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| Abstract | ||
| This paper aims to better understand the bonding behavior in Reinforced Concrete beams strengthened with an Ultra- High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (RCUHPFRC) layer on the compression side using experimental tests and numerical analyses. The UHPFRC mix design was obtained through an optimization procedure, and the characterization of the materials included compression and slant shear tests. Flexural tests were carried out in RC beams and RC-UHPFRC beams. The tests demonstrated a debonding of the UHPFRC layer. In addition, 3D finite element analyses were carried out in the Abaqus CAE program, in which the interface is modeled considering a zero-thickness cohesive-contact approach. The cohesive parameters are investigated, aiming to calibrate the numerical models, and a sensitivity analysis is performed to check the reliability of the assumed cohesive parameters and the mesh size. Finally, the experimental and numerical values are compared, showing a good approximation for both the RC beams and the RC strengthened beams. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| cohesive-contact modeling; debonding; experimental tests; numerical analysis; UHPFRC | ||
| Address | ||
| Thomaz E.T. Buttignol: Department of Structures, University of Campinas, Rua Saturnino de Brito, 224, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil Eduardo C. Granato, Túlio N. Bittencourt, Luís A.G. Bitencourt Jr.: Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Polytechnic School at the University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Almeida Prado, Trav. do Biênio, 83, Universidade de São Paulo, USP, 05508-070, São Paulo, SP, Brazil | ||