Fatigue behavior of basalt-aramid and basalt-carbon hybrid fiber reinforced polymer sheets

In order to study the fatigue failure mode and fatigue life laws of basalt-aramid and basalt-carbon hybrid fiber reinforced polymer （ FRP ） sheets, fatigue experiments are carried out, considering two hybrid ratios of 1 ： 1 and 2：1 under different stress levels from 0.6 to 0.95. The results show that fractures occur first in carbon fibers or aramid fibers for the specimens with hybrid ratio of 1： 1, namely B1A1 and B1C1, while a fracture occurs first in basalt fibers for the specimens with a hybrid ratio of 2： 1, namely B2A1 and B2C1. The fatigue lives of the hybrid FRP sheets increase with the improvement of the content of carbon fibers or aramid fibers, and the influence of the carbon fibers content improvement to fatigue life is more significant. The fatigue performance of B2A1 is relatively worse, while the fatigue performance of B1C1 and B2C1 is relatively better. Finally, a new fatigue stiffness degradation model with dual variables and double inflection points is presented, which is applicable to both hybrid and normal FRP sheets.

Application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite (GFRPC) Escape Pipeline in Tunnel

During the tunnel construction process,unfavorable geological conditionsare often encountered.Geological disasters such as collapse,roof fall,water inrush,gas explosion,etc.occur frequently,causing different degrees of property damage and casualties to the construction of the tunnel,seriously affecting harmony during construction.The domestic emergency hedging is mainly the use of 8-10mm steel coils,but the steel is heavy and not suitable for the frequent movement of tunnels.This paper introduces the new Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite(GFRPC)escape pipeline used in Chongqing Jiuyongyi Jinyunshan Tunnel,and compares the traditional steel coil parameters to provide reference for subsequent tunnel hedging measures.

Deriving Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRP) Using Mechanics of Composite Materials

This work addresses the tensile properties of glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRP) and investigates the different ways of estimating them without the cost associated with experimentation. This attempt is achieved through comparison between experimental results, derived in accordance with the ASTM standards, and results obtained using the mechanics of composite materials. The experimental results are also compared to results derived from work by other researchers in order to corroborate the findings regarding the correlation of tensile properties of the GFRP material and the fiber volume fraction.

Strengthening reinforced concrete beams using prestressed glass fiber-reinforced polymer-Part I: Experimental study

This work is aimed at studying the strengthening of reinforced concrete (R. C.) beams using prestressed glass fi- ber-reinforced polymer (PGFRP). Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) has recently become popular for use as repair or rehabilitation material for deteriorated R. C. structures, but because CFRP material is very stiff, the difference in CFRP sheet and concrete material properties is not favorable for transferring the prestress from CFRP sheets to R. C. members. Glass fi- ber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) sheets with Modulus of Elasticity quite close to that of concrete was chosen in this study. The load-carrying capacities (ultimate loads) and the deflections of strengthened R. C. beams using GFRP and PGFRP sheets were tested and compared. T- and ⊥-shaped beams were used as the under-strengthened and over-strengthened beams. The GFRP sheets were prestressed to one-half their tensile capacities before being bonded to the T- and ⊥-shaped R. C. beams. The prestressed tension in the PGFRP sheets caused cambers in the R. C. beams without cracks on the tensile faces. The PGFRP sheets also enhanced the load-carrying capacity. The test results indicated that T-shaped beams with GFRP sheets increased in load-carrying capacity by 55% while the same beams with PGFRP sheets could increase load-carrying capacity by 100%. The ⊥-shaped beams with GFRP sheets could increase load-carrying capacity by 97% while the same beams with PGFRP sheets could increase the loading-carrying capacity by 117%. Under the same external loads, beams with GFRP sheets underwent larger deflections than beams with PGFRP sheets. While GFRP sheets strengthen R. C. beams, PGFRP sheets decrease the beams’ ductility, especially for the over-strengthened beams (⊥-shaped beams).

Preparation and Mechanical Properties of UV⁃Assisted Filament Winding Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer⁃Matrix Composite

This paper studied the preparation and mechanical properties of glass fiber reinforced polymer-matrix composite rings prepared by filament winding assisted by ultraviolet(UV)curing.A ray-tracing method was used to calculate the penetration ability of UV light in the resin casting,and then a typical composite ring with dual⁃curing characteristics was prepared by UV-assisted curing.The effects of winding speed and thermal initiator concentration on the distribution of fiber fraction and mechanical properties were studied.Microscopic morphology was used for the observation of the differences in fiber volume fraction.Mechanical properties tests and scanning electron micrographs were performed to investigate the failure and damage mechanisms of the composite ring samples.The ray tracing results indicate that the UV light can pass through a single yarn thickness and the energy transmitted is sufficient to cure the back side quickly.The experimental results show that the mechanical properties of the composite ring prepared in this paper are comparable to those of the heat-cured samples,which is sufficient to meet the requirements of the flywheel.

Static and Fatigue Behavior of Hybrid Bonded/Bolted Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Joints Under Tensile Loading

This paper presents the static and fatigue tests of hybrid(bonded/bolted)glass fiber reinforced polymer(GFRP)joints.Nine specimens of single-lap hybrid GFRP joints have been fabricated to study the static and fatigue behaviors in the experimental campaign.The static tests of uniaxial tension loading are first conducted,from which the static ultimate bearing capacities of the joints are obtained.High-cycle fatigue tests are subsequently carried out so that the fatigue failure mode,fatigue life,and stiffness degradation of joints can be obtained.The measuring techniques including acoustic emission monitoring and three-dimensional digital image correlation have been employed in the tests to record the damage development process.The results revealed that the static strength and fatigue behavior of such thick hybrid GFRP joints were controlled by the bolted connections.The four stages of fatigue failure process are obtained from tests and acoustic emission signals analysis:cumulative damage of adhesive layer,damage of the adhesive layer,cumulative damage of GFRP plate,and damage of GFRP plate.The fatigue life and stiffness degradation can be improved by more bolts.The S-N(fatigue stress versus life)curves for the fatigue design of the single-lap hybrid GFRP joints under uniaxial tension loading are also proposed.

Experimental Investigation on Flexural Performance of Masonry Walls Reinforced with GFRP

This paper presents the results of a test program for flexure reinforcing characteristics of gless fiber-rein forced polymer（GFRP） sheets bonded to masonry beams. A total of eight specimens subjected to monotonic four-point bending were tested up to failure. These specimens were constructed with two different bond patterns. Six of these specimens were reinforced by using GFRP sheets prior to testing, and the remaining two were not reinforced. The test results indicate a significant increase in both load-bearing capacity and ductile performance of the reinforced walls over the unreinforced ones.

Seismic retrofitting of reinforced concrete frame structures using GFRP-tube-confined-concrete composite braces

This paper presents a new type of structural bracing intended for seismic retrofitting use in framed structures. This special composite brace, termed glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer （GFRP）-tube-confined-concrete composite brace, is comprised of concrete confined by a GFRP tube and an inner steel core for energy dissipation. Together with a contribution from the GFRP-tube confined concrete, the composite brace shows a substantially increased stiffness to control story drift, which is often a preferred feature in seismic retrofitting. An analysis model is established and implemented in a general finite element analysis program - OpenSees, for simulating the load-displacement behavior of the composite brace. Using this model, a parametric study of the hysteretic behavior （energy dissipation, stiffness, ductility and strength） of the composite brace was conducted under static cyclic loading and it was found that the area ratio of steel core to concrete has the greatest influence among all the parameters considered. To demonstrate the application of the composite brace in seismic retrofitting, a three-story nonductile reinforced concrete （RC） frame structure was retrofitted with the composite braces. Pushover analysis and nonlinear time-history analyses of the retrofitted RC frame structure was performed by employing a suite of 20 strong ground motion earthquake records. The analysis results show that the composite braces can effectively reduce the peak seismic responses of the RC frame structure without significantly increasing the base shear demand.

GFRP材料光伏基础支架的力学仿真分析

针对淤泥地基固有缺陷及光伏支架受力特点,提出一种新型玻璃纤维增强复合材料(GFRP)浅埋圆形扩展式基础加空心立柱支架的结构设计方案,并进行了力学仿真分析。仿真结果显示:该光伏基础支架结构在极端瞬时风荷载作用下能保障承载安全,地基无大面积破坏;实测风压循环加载条件下,结构未触变破坏,位移和应力水平维持在可控范围。为降低材料成本同时控制结构变形,建议增加基础内部肋板或支撑、扩大抗风方向尺寸以提升结构刚度;针对圆形扩展式基础埋置施工,提出采用带护筒的大直径旋挖工艺的可行性建议。该研究为光伏基础支架新结构开发提供了理论支撑。

GFRP型材-混凝土组合梁受弯性能分析

为了研究玻璃钢纤维(GFRP)型材-混凝土组合梁的受弯性能,采用有限元分析软件ABAQUS建立其数值模型并进行模拟分析。对混凝土采用塑性损伤模型,并考虑了GFRP型材的各向异性的特征,连接界面采用牵引-分离模型来模拟GFRP型材与混凝土的粘结-滑移行为。试验结果验证了模拟分析的正确性。此外,进行了参数扩展分析,研究了混凝土板截面尺寸、GFRP型材截面尺寸(腹板高度和腹板、翼缘板厚度)对GFRP型材-混凝土组合梁受弯性能的影响。结果表明:剪力键间距为100mm的组合梁的极限承载力比间距为150、200mm的试件分别高21.4%和30.7%。FRP剪力键可有效提高抗剪性能,改善界面粘结性能。混凝土截面高宽比超过1.2时,组合梁破坏模式从受弯破坏向剥离破坏转变。合理设计组合梁截面尺寸可以有效地提高组合梁的极限抗弯承载力、最大挠度和拟延性特征,在力学性能和工程造价之间取得良好的平衡。

Mechanical behavior of concrete filled glass fiber reinforced polymer-steel tube under cyclic loading

The mechanical behavior of concrete-filled glass fiber reinforced polymer(GFRP)-steel tube structures under combined seismic loading is investigated in this study. Four same-sized specimens with different GFRP layout modes were tested by a quasi-static test system. Finite element analysis(FEA) was also undertaken and the results were presented. Results of the numerical simulation compared well with those from experimental tests. Parametric analysis was conducted by using the FE models to evaluate the effects of GFRP thickness, axial compression rate, and cross sectional steel ratio. The experimental and numerical results show that the technique of GFRP strengthening is effective in improving the seismic performance of traditional concrete-filled steel tubes, with variations related to different GFRP layout modes.

Bond Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Anti-Floating Anchor in Concrete Baseplate

Combined with fiber Bragg grating(FBG)sensing technology,four glass fiber reinforced polymer(GFRP)anti-floating anchors and four steel anti-floating anchors were tested for on-site destructive failure to investigate the anchoring performance and the bonding characteristics between GFRP anti-floating anchor and concrete floor.The test results show that bending GFRP anchor will be broken at the common boundary between vertical anchorage section and bending section during the pullout process,and the spring-back load provided by the rupture contributes to a decrease of bearing capacity and an inflection point on the load-slip curve.The loaddisplacement curve of the straight anchor GFRP anti-floating anchor is smoother and has better predictability than the same type of steel anchor.Additionally,different forms of GFRP anti-floating bolt have different bondslip constitutive relations.By introducing the sliding-slip correction factor of bending bolt,constitutive models describing the rising-section of sliding-slip relation of bending and straight-anchored GFRP anti-floating bolt are established respectively.The model can fit the test results rightly.

双腹板工字型GFRP腰梁机械连接力学性能试验研究

为深入研究双腹板工字型玻璃纤维增强复合材料(glass fiber reinforced polymer,GFRP)腰梁机械连接节点的力学性能,基于无连接和有机械连接2种类型GFRP腰梁的静载试验,分析双腹板工字型GFRP腰梁在三分点对称加荷下的受力特征,明确2种类型腰梁的极限状态和破坏形式。结果表明:GFRP腰梁采用双腹板工字型截面型式,截面的最大应力为183 MPa,是GFRP腰梁纵向抗拉强度的62%,纵向抗压强度的73%(容许压缩承载力的205%),可以使GFRP材料强度得到充分发挥,腰梁稳定性能良好;GFRP腰梁容易出现局部破坏,首先在翼缘板处发生局部失稳,随即引起腹板产生屈曲破坏,翼缘和腹板连接处出现面层剥离和鼓起,腰梁连接处增设的缀板和螺栓可有效地抑制该局部破坏变形;采用螺栓机械连接并在连接处增设同材质缀板,可降低螺栓钻孔对梁体本身截面的削弱作用,使GFRP腰梁的刚度和极限承载能力分别提高17.9%和44.9%,是GFRP腰梁的合理连接方式。研究成果可为GFRP腰梁的推广应用提供参考和借鉴。

输电塔主材角钢GFRP双侧加固后承载性能模拟研究

随着输电塔服役年限增加,老旧铁塔升级改造需求日益旺盛,现有加固研究均是将钢材作为加固材料,存在加固材自重大、野外运输吊装困难等问题。针对这些问题,提出一种基于GFRP无损双侧加固输电塔主材的加固方案,建立主材加固组合构件精细化有限元模型,验证有限元模型的准确性,分析角钢长细比、螺栓间距对加固构件破坏模式和承载力的影响规律。研究结果表明,此方案能有效提高构件稳定承载力,且随着构件长细比增大,加固效果越明显;随着螺栓间距增大,加固构件稳定承载力缓慢减小,当螺栓间距为53i时,承载力大幅度减小。

Experimental Study of the Shear Capacity of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Reinforced Concrete Beam with Circular Cross Section

In order to research the shear behavior of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforced concrete beam with circular cross section, based on the test results of 36 concrete beams subjected to four-point loading up to failure, the shear capacity and mechanical properties of deformation were analyzed comparatively between GFRP reinforced concrete (GFRP-RC) beams and steel reinforced concrete (steel-RC) beams. Furthermore, influencing factors of shear capacity of GFRP-RC beam with circular cross section were also investigated. The test results indicate that the failure modes of GFRP-RC and steel-RC beams are the same, but the crack patterns are slightly different. And, the shear capacity of GFRP-RC beam firstly increases with the reduction of shear span ratio, and then decreases. In addition, it was found that the influencing coefficient of GFRP on concrete increases with shear span ratio reducing.

桥梁结构中E-GFRP单向板徐变性能与双尺度均匀化数值评估

由于玻璃纤维增强复合材料(GFRP)组分材料中的树脂属于高分子材料,桥梁工程界对GFRP结构的徐变性能十分担忧,阻碍了其推广应用。该文聚焦于桥梁工程E型玻璃纤维增强复合材料(E-GFRP)单向板,基于双尺度均匀化数值模拟方法,从纤维和树脂的徐变性能评估了E-GFRP单向板的徐变性能,并与试验结果进行比较验证了预测结果的准确性。在此基础上,分析了应力水平、纤维体积率及持荷形式对E-GFRP单层板徐变性能的影响,结果表明,应力水平越高、纤维体积率越小,单层板的徐变粘滞应变越大。在此基础上,提出了不同纤维体积率下E-GFRP单层板粘滞应变模型,准确表述了应力水平、持荷时间和徐变应变之间的关系。最后,提出了E-GFRP单层板徐变断裂时间预测公式,可为E-GFRP结构的长期性能预测提供参考。

Strength and Deformation of Axially Loaded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Sheet Confined Concrete Columns

Experimental results of 29 axially loaded fiber-reinforced polymer sheet (FS) confined concrete columns and two reference plain concrete columns are introduced. Twenty four column specimens were confined with carbon fiber sheet (CFS) and five column specimens were hybrid confined with both CFS and glass fiber sheet (GFS). The influence of aspect ratio, FS material, initial axial force ratio, and FS confine-ment degree on the strength and deformation of columns were studied. Based on the experimental results, the equations of complete stress-strain curve of CFS confined concrete are proposed. These equations are suitable for the nonlinear analysis of square and rectangular section columns. Suggestions of applying FS to confine concrete columns are presented.

用于GFRP筋的高强低碱砂浆涂层制备及性能分析

利用矿物掺合料制备了用于玻璃纤维增强复合材料(GFRP)筋表面的高强低碱砂浆涂层,测取了所制涂层的耐碱性、pH值、抗压强度、抗折强度以及微观组分,并分析了不同矿物掺合料掺量和不同胶凝材料用量对所制涂层pH值、抗折强度及抗压强度的影响。试验结果表明:所制涂层耐碱性良好,在耐碱性测试中没有出现剥落、失去黏结性等现象;胶凝材料用量为250 kg/m^(3),水泥掺量为40%,硅灰掺量为60%的配比最适宜配制GFRP筋表面砂浆涂层;砂浆涂层pH值随着矿物掺合料掺量的增加不断降低,砂浆抗折、抗压强度随着单掺硅灰掺量的增大呈现先增大后减小的变化趋势,而随着复掺粉煤灰掺量的增加不断减小;当龄期达到28 d时,砂浆涂层中仍存在未反应的SiO2和硅酸盐,后期可以与浇筑在涂层GFRP筋表面的混凝土共同水化,提高GFRP筋与混凝土间的黏结强度。

GFRP约束ECC短柱偏压试验研究

纤维增强复合材料(Fiber Reinforced Polymer,FRP)约束工程纤维增强水泥基复合材料(Engineered Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites,ECC)轴压柱可显著提高其承载能力和延性,但偏压作用下FRP约束ECC柱的性能提升程度和作用机理有待研究。基于此,以偏心距(0、10、30、50 mm)和FRP层数(0、2、4层)为试验变量,对玻璃纤维增强复合材料(Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer,GFRP)约束ECC短柱展开了竖向加载试验,并对试验结果进行了分析。研究结果表明:小偏心破坏时受压侧FRP断裂、混凝土被压碎,大偏心破坏时受拉侧FRP撕裂与混凝土横向裂缝近乎同时出现。轴压作用下,轴向变形和抗压强度显著增大;偏压作用下,抗压承载力随着偏心距的增大而减小,而极限位移无明显变化规律。此外,承载力和延性都随着FRP层数的增加而增大。