Lifetime Extension of Reinforced Concrete Slab-on-Beam Structures

Lead Research Organisation: University of Bath
Department Name: Architecture and Civil Engineering

Abstract

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Description Present systems to strengthen concrete structures in shear using FRP sheet are ineffective, but deep embedment works.
Exploitation Route We have shown that deep embedment of FRP bars in concrete is a viable (and indeed the only effective) strengthening technique for T beams in shear.
Sectors Construction
 
Description Our steering committee members from industry have already used the results from this research in informing their decisions regarding strengthening of existing concrete structures. Our research has demonstrated that existing guidelines are flawed under specific conditions (which are rather prevalent, in fact), and this has focused the minds of our partners. Dissemination of this work to an international audience is underway.
First Year Of Impact 2013
Sector Construction
Impact Types Economic
 
Description Parsons Brinckerhoff 
Organisation Parsons Brinckerhoff
Country United States 
Sector Private 
Start Year 2003
 
Description Strengthening of existing RC structures in shear using FRP sheets: Case study - Sluice Gates, Denver UK 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Primary Audience Participants in your research or patient groups
Results and Impact NGCC Annual Conference and AGM presentation.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2013