Structural Performance and Corrosion Resistance of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Wrapped Steel Reinforcing Bars

An investigation of the structural behavior and corrosion resistance of hybrid fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) wrapped steel reinforcement bars for use in reinforced concrete structures. The investigation is comprised of a bar analytical model using laminate theory, an in-depth analytical model for reinforced concrete sections, and a series of experimental tests to assess the structural performance and corrosion resistance of the composite bars. A comparison between the analytical model and experimental results was conducted and general design guidelines developed. Using these guidelines, sample designs were completed using hybrid bars, stainless steel bars, and standard epoxy coated steel reinforcing bars. The designs were compared and a life cycle cost (LCC) analysis was performed to assess the economic advantages or disadvantages of the hybrid bars. Conclusions and recommendations for standard practice and design and future research are then presented.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

The Ohio State University

Year dc:date

2013

Author dc:creator

• Less, Thomas Matthew

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sezen, Halil

• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
• Reinforced Concrete
• Fiber Reinforced Polymer
• FRP
• Corrosion
• Life Cycle Cost
• Hybrid
• Steel and FRP
• Tensile Test
• Experimental
• Analytical
• Concrete
• Confinement
• Structural Performance
• Hybrid Reinforcing Bar
• Design
• Laminate
• Fiber Wrapping

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366222349

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:etd.ohiolink.edu:osu1366222349