Abstract
This paper presents the structural behavior of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) strengthened CFT (concrete-filled steel tubes) columns under axial loads. Circular and square specimens were selected to investigate the retrofitting effects of CFRP sheet on CFT columns. Test parameters are cross section of CFT, D/t (B/t) ratios, and the number of CFRP layers. The load and ductility capacities were evaluated for each specimen. Structural behavior comparisons of circular and rectangular section will be represented in the experimental result discussion section. Finally, ultimate load formula of CFRP strengthened CFT will be proposed to calculate the ultimate strength of CFRP strengthened circular CFT. The prediction values are in good agreement with the test results obtained in this study and in the literature.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 453-472 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Steel and Composite Structures |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 2013 |
Keywords
- Carbon fiber sheet
- Composite column
- Concrete-filled steel tubes (CFT)
- Confinement effect
- FRP