The axial compression strength of concrete columns has been proved to be significantly enhanced by external confinement. In this perspective, the use of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) has been extensively studied. In practical applications, the FRP-confinement is installed on loaded columns, which can already be significantly deformed, while theoretical models neglect this aspect. This paper concerns a new experimental investigation on the possibility that a pre-existing axial load affects the FRP-confinement of concrete. The research program also aimed at the development of a new analysis-oriented-model for the prediction of the compressive strength of FRP-jacketed concrete columns, depending on the level of the axial load, acting before the confinement. For this purpose, series of small-scale concrete cylinders were first loaded, then confined with Carbon FRP, and finally subjected to destructive pure axial compression tests. Four different levels of pre-existing loads were simulated, including the un-loaded condition.

Pre-load effect on CFRP-confinement of concrete columns: Experimental and theoretical study

Micelli F.;Cascardi A.
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Aiello M. A.
2021-01-01

Abstract

The axial compression strength of concrete columns has been proved to be significantly enhanced by external confinement. In this perspective, the use of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) has been extensively studied. In practical applications, the FRP-confinement is installed on loaded columns, which can already be significantly deformed, while theoretical models neglect this aspect. This paper concerns a new experimental investigation on the possibility that a pre-existing axial load affects the FRP-confinement of concrete. The research program also aimed at the development of a new analysis-oriented-model for the prediction of the compressive strength of FRP-jacketed concrete columns, depending on the level of the axial load, acting before the confinement. For this purpose, series of small-scale concrete cylinders were first loaded, then confined with Carbon FRP, and finally subjected to destructive pure axial compression tests. Four different levels of pre-existing loads were simulated, including the un-loaded condition.
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