1. Theoretical stress-strain Model
for Circular Concrete Columns
Confined by GFRP Spiral and
Hoops ( Afifi et al. 2015)
Dr. Ahmad Al-Tarawneh
By :
Shatha E. Taha & Nisreen J. Abu-Shiekh
3. What is Confinement?
• Confinement of concrete is an effective and commonly
used method in strengthening of columns.
• Confining of concrete enhances the ductility.
• Passive and active confinements are two methods for
confining of concrete.
4. Modelling of stress- strain relationship
is necessary for analysis and design to assess the deformability and ductility of
concrete columns.
Confining the concrete columns with transverse reinforcement is a
passive approach to increase their strength and ductility
Several empirical stress–strain relations are suggested for the confined concrete,
based on the regression analysis of relevant experimental results. They are
presented in simple functions and are convenient for use in engineering practice.
Confinement Modelling
5. Steel VS GFRP-Spiral Confinement
Stress-Strain
Can Steel stress-strain relationship be proposed for GFRP?
6. Factors Affecting Confinement Models
• Transverse reinforcement configuration.
• Longitudinal reinforcement ratio.
• Volumetric ratio.
• The size and spacing of spirals and hoops.
7. Steel Confinement Models
Richart et al.
1928 Model
Mander et al. 1988
Model
Modified Mander
Model
𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙 =
2 𝐴𝑠𝑝 𝑓𝑦𝑡
𝑑𝑠 𝑠
for steel confinement Models ( circular Spiral and Hoops)
8. Afifi Confinement Model For Circular Concrete
Columns Confined by GFRP Spirals and hoops
• Afifi et al. (2015) proposed a confinement model to predict the stress- strain behavior of GFRP RC
columns.
• A confinement model was proposed to predict the maximum concrete core stress and
corresponding concrete strain.
• Mander , Modified Mander and the developed Afifi Models were compared for the tested specimens.
14. Experimental Results
𝑃𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 2826 𝑘𝑁*
𝑃𝑠𝑝 = 2704 𝑘𝑁*
Ꜫ𝑐𝑐 = 2755 × 10−6*
*Note: Electrical strain gauges and linear variable differential transducers (LVDTs) were used to capture the strain
distributions of the concrete, bars, spirals, and hoops. The specimens were tested under concentric axial loading using an
11,400 kN MTS testing machine
17. Afifi et al. RegressionEquations
• The Proposed Model Based Equations showing a nonlinear relationship between the increase in
concrete strength and the confinement ratio 𝑓′𝑙 /𝑓′𝑐𝑜 .
• These equations were based on experimental test results which indicated that lateral confinement
was less effective at higher levels of confining pressure.
• The proposed model was calibrated using regression analysis based on interpretation of the test
results in the experimental database.
20. Experimental and Theoretical Test Results
f'cc Strength Mander Model Modified Mander Model Afifi Model
Range 0.8 to 1.03 0.87 to 1.03 0.92 to 1.08
Avg. 0.96 0.84 0.96
SD 0.04 0.03 0.05
COV% 4.48 3.49 4.70
Confinement strain Mander Model Modified Mander Model Afifi Model
Range 1.11 to 1.52 0.9 to 1.10 0.89 to 1.07
Avg. 1.00 1.31 1.00
SD 0.05 0.10 0.05
COV% 5.41 7.98 5.27
Indication provided inaccurate predictions
of the confined stress and strain
of the tested FRP RC columns
provided a good correlation
between the ratios of
experimental confined stress to
predicted values
provided a good correlation
between the ratios of
experimental confined stress to
predicted values