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FRP Lecture

The document discusses fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. It explains that FRPs consist of strong fibers bound in a polymer matrix. Different fiber materials like carbon, glass and aramid are used. Commercial FRP systems are available for strengthening concrete and masonry structures. Proper surface preparation and installation techniques are required. Case studies demonstrate how FRP has been used for flexural and shear strengthening of beams and confinement of columns.

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FRP Lecture

The document discusses fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. It explains that FRPs consist of strong fibers bound in a polymer matrix. Different fiber materials like carbon, glass and aramid are used. Commercial FRP systems are available for strengthening concrete and masonry structures. Proper surface preparation and installation techniques are required. Case studies demonstrate how FRP has been used for flexural and shear strengthening of beams and confinement of columns.

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Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)

Dr. Safeer Abbas, P.E.


Associate Professor,
CED, UET.
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Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)


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FRP Constituent Materials


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Fiber Material Behavior


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Commercial FRP Systems


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FRP Strengthening
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Application of FRP in new Construction


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Why use FRP


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Fiber Material Comparison


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Installation of FRP systems

• Proper usage
• Installation and service environment
• Preparation of substrate
• Proper installation technique
• QA/QC
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Installation of FRP systems

• Need adequate repair of substrate


• Eliminate form line by grinding/applying putty
• Applying putty to formlines and bugholes
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Installation of FRP systems

• Apply first saturant layer


• Cutting of FRP sheets
• Install sheets
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Installation of FRP systems

• Apply 2nd saturant layer


• Apply topcoat
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FRP Strip Installation

• Set strip by hand


• Apply gel
• Work from one end
• Apply pressure
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FRP Strengthening Application


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FRP Strengthening Application


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Flexural Strengthening
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Flexural Design
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Flexural Design
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FRP Repair Strategy


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Failure Modes of FRP


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Horizontal Shear Failure


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Beam Shear Delamination Failure


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Detailing Guideline
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Failure Modes of FRP


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Case Studies of FRP Flexural Strengthening


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Case Studies of FRP Flexural Strengthening


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FRP Shear Reinforcement


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Shear Strengthening
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Shear Strengthening: Wrapping Scheme

Possible shear failure modes


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Case Studies of Shear Strengthening


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Confinement Strengthening of Column


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Near Surface Mounting: FRP Rods


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Questions and Assignment

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