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Externally Post-Tensioned Carbon FRP Bar System For Deflection Control

This presentation discusses an externally post-tensioned carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) bar system. It includes the following sections: an introduction, laboratory validation of CFRP bars showing their tensile strength, the externally post-tensioned CFRP system configuration, structural implications of different system configurations including efficiency ratios, and a conclusion discussing applications for structural rehabilitation. Laboratory tests showed CFRP bars had a mean tensile strength of over 1,800 MPa. Different configurations including straight and profiled bars were analyzed for structural efficiency.

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Externally Post-Tensioned Carbon FRP Bar System For Deflection Control

This presentation discusses an externally post-tensioned carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) bar system. It includes the following sections: an introduction, laboratory validation of CFRP bars showing their tensile strength, the externally post-tensioned CFRP system configuration, structural implications of different system configurations including efficiency ratios, and a conclusion discussing applications for structural rehabilitation. Laboratory tests showed CFRP bars had a mean tensile strength of over 1,800 MPa. Different configurations including straight and profiled bars were analyzed for structural efficiency.

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Presentation Overview

1. Introduction
2. Laboratory validation of CFRP bars
3. Externally post-tensioned CFRP system
4. Structural implications of EPT system configuration
5. Conclusion
6. Reference
1.Introduction

δ1

δ2

External Force
3.Externally post-tensioned
CFRP bar system

Fig. (a) schematic of base configuration


(b) live-end anchor for 12.7 dia mm bar.
Externally post-tensioned CFRP system

Fig. Trial field installation onto soffit of reinforced concrete slab.


2.Laboratory validation of CFRP bar
assembly
Table: Uniaxial tensile test results
Sample Failure Tensile strength,
ID load, ffu = Fu /Ab (Mpa)
Fu (kN)

1 228.8 1806.6
2 261.8 2067.1
3 223.0 1760.9
4 235.1 1856.7
5 249.6 1970.6
Mean 239.7 1892.4
4.Structural implications of EPT
system configuration
 single-span member with EPT system:

(a) straight bar scheme with PT force (b) profiled bar scheme with extendable
applied at live end; and mid span deviator.
PT force and bending moment
components
δ s , 1 & δ p, 1

δ p, 2

δ p, 3
Structural efficiency and effect of
boundary conditions
3
δ p = ∑ δ p, i
i =1
δ s = δ s, 1
δp
 Efficiency Ratio RE =
δs
Structural efficiency and effect of
boundary conditions
For Simply supported case:

1 − µ (3 − 4µ 2 )
RE = cos α (λ ) + 2k sin α (λ ) ×
3(1 − 4µ 2 )
For Fixed supported case:
1 − 4 µ 2 (3 − 4 µ )
RE = cos α (λ ) + 2k sin α (λ ) ×
24 µ (1 − 2 µ )
Beam with simple supports
Beam with rotational end
constraints
Beam with rotational end
constraints
5.Conclusion
 Reduces deflection in flexural members
 More effective than EB FRP System-cost effective
 Profiled bar scheme – clearance limitation, cost-
benefit consideration
 Applicable to structural rehabilitation of timber, steel
bridges
6.Reference
 “Flexural behavior of continuous steel girder with external
post-tensioning”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research
 “Unbonded CFRP Bar System for External Post-
Tensioning”, American Composites Manufacturers
Association, COMPOSITES & POLYCON 2007, October 17-
19, 2007,Tampa, FL USA
 Validation of externally post-tensioned carbon FRP bar
system for rehabilitation
(http://www.rb2c.miami.edu/Events/POSTERS-
IAB_meeting-Oct12-13-2007.pdf )
Deviator
 R=1900mm,
 UHMW Polyethylene

Fig. schematic of base configuration


Stainless steel anchor for 12.7 mm dia bar

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