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Finite element parametric study of RC beams strengthened with carbon nanotubes modified composites

  • Irshidat, Mohammad R. (Department of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Alhusban, Rami S. (Department of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology)
  • Received : 2020.07.02
  • Accepted : 2021.01.16
  • Published : 2021.02.25
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Abstract

This paper aims at investigating the capability of different FRP/concrete interface models to predict the effect of carbon nanotubes on the flexural behavior of RC beams strengthened with CFRP. Three different interfacial bond models are proposed to simulate the adhesion between CFRP composites and concrete, namely: full bond, nonlinear spring element, and cohesive zone model. 3D Nonlinear finite element model is developed then validated using experimental work conducted by the authors in a previous investigation. Cohesive zone model (CZM) has the best agreement with the experimental results in terms of load-deflection response. CZM is the only bond model that accurately predicted the cracks patterns and failure mode of the strengthened RC beams. The FE model is then expanded to predict the effect of bond strength on the flexural capacity of RC beams strengthened with externally bonded CNTs modified CFRP composites using CZM bond model. The results reveal that the flexural capacity of the strengthened beams increases with increasing the bond strength value. However, only 23% and 22% of the CFRP stress and strain capacity; in the case of full bond; can be utilized before failure.

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