Evaluation of glass fiber-reinforced polymer bars for application in sections of reinforced concrete

Vaibhav Vilas Shelar *, Sahil D Inamdar, Sonal Vaibhav Shelar, Vijay Shivaji Shingade and Samina M Kazi

Department of Civil Engineering, Trinity College of Engineering and Research, Pune, India.
 
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2024, 13(01), 535–555.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2024.13.1.0431
Publication history: 
Received on 08 August 2024; revised on 22 September 2024; accepted on 24 September 2024
 
Abstract: 
In order to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars as a substitute for conventional steel reinforcement, this study looks into their use in reinforced concrete sections. To assess the mechanical qualities of GFRP bars, the research includes mix design, casting, and extensive testing, such as flexural and tensile tests. Furthermore, a comprehensive study of GFRP-integrated reinforced concrete building sections is carried out, looking at factors like primary stresses, bending stresses, shear stresses, and deflection. Additionally, using ANSYS software, a comparative study of beam-column junctions using GFRP and RCC sections is conducted to evaluate structural performance under various loading circumstances. The results demonstrate how GFRP bars can improve building projects' structural integrity, toughness, and sustainability
 
Keywords: 
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP); Reinforced concrete; Structural analysis; Beam-column joints; ANSYS; Mechanical properties
 
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