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Strength and Durability Study of Aramid Fibers in Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Structure
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: Received: 11 October 2018 / Approved: 11 October 2018 / Online: 11 October 2018 (13:03:57 CEST)
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Talikoti, R.S.; Kandekar, S.B. Strength and Durability Study of Concrete Structures Using Aramid-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer. Fibers 2019, 7, 11. Talikoti, R.S.; Kandekar, S.B. Strength and Durability Study of Concrete Structures Using Aramid-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer. Fibers 2019, 7, 11.
Abstract
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) is one of the important material used for strengthening and retrofitting of reinforced concrete structures. The commonly used fibers are glass, carbon and aramid fibers. Durability of structures can be extended by selecting appropriate method of strengthening. FRP wrapping is one of the easiest methods for repair, retrofit and maintenance of structural element. Deterioration of structures may be due to moisture content, salt water, or contact with alkali solutions. There is significant effect of permeability, rise in temperature, chemical attack, fatigue action, micro pores on members of structures. Using FRP additional strength can be gained by structural elements. This paper investigates durability of aramid fiber subjected to acid attack and temperature rise. Concrete cubes are prepared as specimens with double wrapping of aramid fibers. Diluted hydrochloric acid solution is used for immersion of specimen for curing period of 7, 30 and 70 days. In case of fire resistance test, such specimens are kept in hot air oven at a temperature of 2000C at different time intervals. The effect of aramid fiber wrapping on compressive strength and weight loss of specimen is studied.
Keywords
Fiber reinforced polymer; repair; retrofit; durability; aramid fiber; wrapping.
Subject
Engineering, Civil Engineering
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Therefore, old and unsafe buildings should be strengthened by methods such as strengthening with FRP in accordance with ACI 4402R or retrofitted by classical methods such as FEMA 360.