This study explores the effectiveness of retrofitting damaged concrete specimens using Glass Fabric Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) and Basalt Fabric Reinforced Polymer (BFRP), highlighting environmentally friendly and efficient structural repair and rehabilitation techniques. Given that many concrete structures are aging and nearing the end of their service life, strengthening them has become crucial for extending their lifespan. Retrofitting is an effective approach to enhancing the strength of such structures. In this research, cylindrical specimens were retrofitted using cement mortar as the binder, wrapped with GFRP and BFRP sheets. The study evaluates the restoration of the damaged specimens to their original strength, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of these retrofitting techniques. The main objective is to compare the load-carrying capacity of the control specimens with that of the damaged cylinders that have been retrofitted, thereby assessing the overall strengthening efficiency of GFRP and BFRP systems.

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Assessment of Maximum Load-Carrying Capacity of Concrete Using Textile Reinforced Mortar

  • R. S. Shanmuga Priya,
  • R. Kirthiga,
  • S. Elavenil

摘要

This study explores the effectiveness of retrofitting damaged concrete specimens using Glass Fabric Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) and Basalt Fabric Reinforced Polymer (BFRP), highlighting environmentally friendly and efficient structural repair and rehabilitation techniques. Given that many concrete structures are aging and nearing the end of their service life, strengthening them has become crucial for extending their lifespan. Retrofitting is an effective approach to enhancing the strength of such structures. In this research, cylindrical specimens were retrofitted using cement mortar as the binder, wrapped with GFRP and BFRP sheets. The study evaluates the restoration of the damaged specimens to their original strength, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of these retrofitting techniques. The main objective is to compare the load-carrying capacity of the control specimens with that of the damaged cylinders that have been retrofitted, thereby assessing the overall strengthening efficiency of GFRP and BFRP systems.