Textile reinforced concrete for strengthening of RC columns: A contribution to resource conservation through the preservation of structures

•TRC is a suitable material to strengthen load-bearing columns.•Resistance to axial loads and serviceability can be considerably improved.•A maximum increase of up to 85% in axial load bearing capacity could be achieved.•Loads can be reliably calculated with the help of the developed calculation mod...

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Published in:Construction & building materials 2017-02, Vol.132, p.150-160
Main Authors: Ortlepp, Regine, Ortlepp, Sebastian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
AR-glass fibres
Columns
Earthquakes
Experimental testing
Fabrics/textiles
Germany
Mechanical properties
Reinforced concrete
Strengthening
Textile-reinforced concrete (TRC)
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Summary:•TRC is a suitable material to strengthen load-bearing columns.•Resistance to axial loads and serviceability can be considerably improved.•A maximum increase of up to 85% in axial load bearing capacity could be achieved.•Loads can be reliably calculated with the help of the developed calculation model. In the context of renovation and repair work or when buildings are to be adaptively reused, the planning engineer is frequently required to strengthen the load-bearing structure. This is the case, for example, if live loads will increase due to changes in use or if the structural integrity of a building has to be restored after a fire or earthquake. Columns are particularly vital components and elements of the static system of many buildings. Their main task is to withstand axial forces. This article describes the results of experimental tests on the effect of strengthening 2m long columns (with and without internal steel reinforcement) using textile-reinforced concrete (TRC). Two forms of strengthening were investigated: Complete wrapping with TRC along the full height of the columns and partial wrapping along 300mm in the load introduction ranges. Findings show a maximum increase of up to 85% in load capacity compared to non-strengthened reference columns. The individual components of the load bearing properties were analysed and a simple calculation model applied.
ISSN:0950-0618
1879-0526
DOI:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.11.133