Structural behavior of concrete slabs made of seawater sea sand and reinforced with GFRP reinforcement under flexural loading
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2024
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La-Hong, H.
Pham, T.M.
Nguyen-Minh, L.
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Structures, 2024; 63(10635):106351-106351
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Seawater sea sand concrete (SSC) structures reinforced with glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcing bars offer a promising alternative to conventional reinforced concrete, especially in the face of depleting clean water and river sand. However, comprehensive studies on the flexural performance and cracking behaviour of SSC structures reinforced with GFRP reinforcing bars are currently limited. This study delves into the influence of longitudinal reinforcement ratio on the flexural and cracking behaviour of SSC slabs reinforced with GFRP reinforcing bars under quasi-static loads, as well as the bond behaviour of GFRP reinforcing bar and SSC. The experimental program included 9 large-scale slabs and 30 pull-out specimens, revealing that the longitudinal reinforcement ratio significantly affects the flexural performance, particularly at higher load levels. Increased reinforcement ratio improved flexural stiffness, reduced deflection and crack width, enhancing load-carrying capacity and energy absorption. Although bond strength decreased at the serviceability load (up to 47%), a marginal reduction was observed at the ultimate state. The study proposes a semi-empirical equation for the effective moment of inertia of SSC slabs, accounting for the influence of reinforcement ratio on cracking moment and reduced bond strength of GFRP reinforcing bars. This equation aligns well with experimental results, demonstrating low error and coefficient of variation.
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Copyright 2024 Institution of Structural Engineers
Access Condition Notes: Accepted manuscript available after 1 July 2025