Effect of Hybridization of BFRP Bars on Their Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
摘要
The FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) bars are increasingly used as the main reinforcement of concrete structures, replacing traditional steel reinforcement. In this paper results of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer bars (BFRP) modification by partial replacement of basalt fibers with carbon fibers were presented. The analysis of an effect of hybridization on a microstructure and mechanical properties of BFRP bars were performed. This analysis was thought out based on tests performed: tensile strength and shear strength and a microstructure observation with scanning electron microscope. The results obtained indicate that the hybridization effectively increases elasticity modulus compared to unmodified BFRP and the tensile strength and shear strength increase in lower extant. The nonhomogeneous distribution of carbon fiber in the cross-section of HFRP bars has relatively small effect of mechanical properties and their scattering.