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   Shear Strength Study of RC Beams Retrofitted Using Vinyl
              Ester Bonded GFRP and Epoxy Bonded GFRP

                        Tara Sen 1*     H.N.Jagannatha Reddy 2        Shubhalakshmi B.S.3
    1.   National Institute of Technology, Agartala, Barjala, Jirania, Tripura (West), India
                      2.    Bangalore Institute of Technology, K.R. Road, Bangalore, India
                           3.   Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
    * E-mail of the corresponding author: tara.sen@rediffmail.com
Abstract
Many of the existing reinforced concrete structures throughout the world are in urgent need of rehabilitation,
repair or reconstruction because of deterioration due to various factors like corrosion, lack of detailing,
failure of bonding between beam-column joints, increase in service loads, etc., leading to cracking, spalling,
loss of strength, deflection, etc. The recent developments in the application of the advanced composites in
the construction industry for concrete rehabilitation and strengthening are increasing on the basis of specific
requirements, national needs and industry participation. The need for efficient rehabilitation and
strengthening techniques of existing concrete structures has resulted in research and development of
composite strengthening systems. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite has been accepted in the
construction industry as a promising substitute for repairing and in incrementing the strength of RCC
structures. FRP composites possess some outstanding properties such as: resistance to corrosion, good
fatigue and damping resistance, high strength to weight ratio, and electromagnetic transparency. FRPs over
the years have gained respect in terms of its superior performance and versatility and now are being used
not only in housing industry but its potentials are being continuously explored for its use in retro-fitting and
strengthening of damaged structural members. This paper focuses exclusively on shear behaviour of RCC
beams and the Vinyl-Ester bonded GFRP and Epoxy bonded GFRP wrapped retrofitted RCC beams. Beams
were retrofitted with 1.2 mm Epoxy bonded GFRP sheets and 0.9 mm Vinyl-Ester bonded GFRP sheets
using epoxy resins. In all a total of 10 beams were tested and the respective readings were recorded. The
beams were full-wrapped and strip-wrapped and tested for shear behavior analysis. Cracking and deflection
of GFRP reinforced concrete beams are analyzed experimentally. It was concluded that the wrapping of
GFRP sheets increases the ultimate load carrying capacity of RCC beams. Also a cost analysis was done in
order to get a cost effective solution for the issue of retrofitting, which is a rising concern in the recent
times.
Keywords: Glass Fibres, Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP, Epoxy bonded GFRP, Shear Strength, RC Beams


1. Introduction
Retrofitting of shear concrete elements are traditionally accomplished by externally bonding steel
plates to concrete. Although this technique has proved to be effective in increasing strength and
stiffness of reinforced concrete elements, it has the disadvantages of being susceptible to corrosion and
difficult to install. In the last decade, the development of strong epoxy glue has led to a technique
which has great potential in the field of upgrading structures. Basically the technique involves gluing
steel plates or fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) plates to the surface of the concrete. The plates then act
compositely with the concrete and help to carry the loads. Also recent development in the field of
composite materials, together with their inherent properties, which include high specific tensile
strength good fatigue and corrosion resistance and ease of use, make them an attractive alternative to
any other retrofitting technique in the field of repair and strengthening of concrete elements. FRP can

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be convenient compared to steel for a number of reasons. These materials have higher ultimate
strength and lower density than steel. The installation is easier and temporary support until the
adhesive gains its strength is not required due to the low weight. They can be formed on site into
complicated shapes and can also be easily cut to length on site. FRP composites are different from
traditional construction materials such as steel or aluminum. FRP composites are anisotropic
(properties apparent in the direction of the applied load) whereas steel or aluminum is isotropic
(uniform properties in all directions, independent of applied load). Therefore, FRP composite
properties are directional, meaning that the best mechanical properties are in the direction of the fiber
placement. Composites are similar to reinforced concrete where the rebar is embedded in an isotropic
matrix called concrete. FRP composites possess some outstanding properties such as: resistance to
corrosion, good fatigue and damping resistance, high strength to weight ratio, and electromagnetic
transparency. FRP has found an increasing number of applications in construction either as internal or
as external reinforcement for concrete structures. It is well known that FRP possesses a major
advantage over conventional steel in reinforcing concrete structures. Civil structures made of steel
reinforced concrete are normally susceptible to environmental attacks that lead to the initiation of an
electrochemical process which leads to the corrosion of steel reinforcement. Constant maintenance and
repairing is needed to enhance the life cycle of those structures. Bridge deck deterioration due to direct
exposure to environment, deicing chemicals and ever-increasing traffic loads is one of the most
common deficiencies in a bridge system. The use of FRP bars as an internal reinforcement for concrete
bridge decks and also girders provides a potential for increased service life, economic, and
environmental benefits.


2. Material Investigation
As the name implies, FRP composites are materials made of fiber reinforcements, resin, fillers, and
additives. The fibers exhibit high tensile strength and stiffness and are the main load carrying element.
The resin offers high compressive strength and binds the fibers into a firm matrix. The additives help
to improve the mechanical and physical properties as well as the workability of composites. Glass
fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) is used in this investigation for the purpose of retrofitting. Following
are some of the charecteristics of this versatile fibre. Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP), also known
as glass fibre reinforced plastic is a fibre made of a plastic matrix reinforced by fine fibres made of glass.
The plastic matrix used is epoxy or thermoplastic. The GFRP is the least expensive but has lower
strength and significantly lower stiffness compared to other alternatives. The glass fibres are divided
into three classes -- E-glass, S-glass and C-glass. The E-glass is designated for electrical use and the
S-glass for high strength. The C-glass is for high corrosion resistance, and it is uncommon for civil
engineering application. Of the three fibres, the E-glass is the most common reinforcement material
used in civil structures. It is produced from lime-alumina-borosilicate, which can be easily obtained
from abundance of raw materials like sand. The fibres are drawn into very fine filaments with
diameters ranging from 2 to 13 X 10-6 m. The glass fibre strength and modulus can degrade with
increasing temperature. Although the glass material creeps under a sustained load, it can be designed
to perform satisfactorily. The fibre itself is regarded as an isotropic material and has a lower thermal
expansion coefficient than that of steel. Following are the different constituents of Glass fibre
reinforced composite.


2.1 Vinyl ester bonded fibre reinforced polymer
Vinyl ester bonded fibre reinforced polymer - Vinyl ester bonded fibre reinforced polymer (VE-FRP), also
known as vinyl ester bonded glass fibre reinforced plastic is a fibre made of a plastic matrix reinforced by
fine fibres made of glass. The plastic matrix used is vinyl ester. The resin system forms an integral part of
the FRP constituents. The resin is perhaps one of the most important constituents which effects the
performance of the composites. The two classes of resins are the thermoplastics and thermosets. A

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thermoplastic resin remains a solid at room temperature. It melts when heated and solidifies when cooled.
The long-chain polymers do not chemically cross-link. Because they do not cure permanently, they are
undesirable for structural application. Conversely, a thermosetting resin will cure permanently by
irreversible cross-linking at elevated temperatures. This characteristic makes the thermoset resin
composites very desirable for structural applications. The most common resins used in composites are the
unsaturated polyesters, epoxies, and vinyl esters; the least common ones are the polyurethane’s and
phenolics.


2.2 Unsaturated Polyesters
The unsaturated polyester amounts to about 75% of all polyester resins used in USA. It is produced by the
condensation polymerization of dicarboxylic acids and dihydric alcohols. The formulation contains an
unsaturated material such as maleic anhydride or fumaric acid, which is a part of the dicarboxylic acid
component. The formulation affects the viscosity, reactivity, resiliency and heat deflection temperature
(HDT). The viscosity controls the speed and degree of wet-out (saturation) of the fibres. The reactivity
affects cure time and peak exothermic (heat generation) temperatures. High exotherm is needed for a thin
section curing at room temperature and low exotherm for a thick section. Resiliency or flexible grade
composites have a higher elongation, lower modulus, and HDT. The HDT is a short-term thermal
property, which measures the thermal sensitivity and stability of the resins. The advantages cited in the
unsaturated polyester are its dimensional stability and affordable cost. Other advantages include ease in
handling, processing, and fabricating. Some of the special formulations are high corrosion resistant and fire
retardants. This resin is probably the best value for a balance between performance and structural
capabilities.


2.3 Epoxies
The epoxies used in composites are mainly the glycidyl ethers and amines. The material properties and
cure rates can be formulated to meet the required performance. Epoxies are generally found in marine,
automotive, electrical and appliance applications. The high viscosity in epoxy resins limits it use to
certain processes such as molding, filament winding, and hand lay-up. The right curing agent should be
carefully selected because it will affect the type of chemical reaction, pot life and final material properties.
Although epoxies can be expensive, it may be worth the cost when high performance is required.
2.4 Vinyl Esters
The vinyl ester resins were developed to take advantage of both the workability of the epoxy resins and the
fast curing of the polyesters. The vinyl ester has higher physical properties than polyesters but costs less
than epoxies. The acrylic esters are dissolved in a styrene monomer to produce vinyl ester resins, which
are cured with organic peroxides. A composite product containing a vinyl ester resin can withstand high
toughness demand and offer excellent corrosion resistance.


2.5 Polyurethanes
Polyurethanes are produced by combining polyisocyanate and polyol in a reaction injection molding
process or in a reinforced reaction injection molding process. They are cured into very tough and high
corrosion resistance materials, which are found in many high performance paint coatings.


All the twelve beams are tested under simply supported end conditions. Two points loading is adopted for
testing. The testing of beams is done with the help of hydraulic operated jack connected to load cell. The
load is applied to the beam with the help of hydraulic jack and the data is recorded from the data acquisition
system, which is attached with the load cell. The value of deflection is also obtained from the data
acquisition system. Out of these twelve beams 4 are control beam, which are tested after 28 days of curing

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to find out the safe load which is taken as load corresponding to deflection of L/250 i.e. 15 mm


2.6 Phenolics
The phenolic resins are made from phenols and formaldehyde, and they are divided into resole and
novolac resins. The resoles are prepared under alkaline conditions with formaldehyde/phenol (F/P)
ratios greater than one. On the contrary, novolacs are prepared under acidic conditions with F/P
ratios less than one. Resoles are cured by applying heat and/or by adding acids. Novolacs are cured
when reacting chemically with methylene groups in the hardener. The phenolics are rated for good
resistance to high temperature, good thermal stability, and low smoke generation.


3. Details of the RC beam Model for Shear Analysis


The specimen that is the model frame is designed following the standards and provisions of Indian
code of practice IS 456: 1958. The material chosen are concrete compressive strength Fck = 20
N/mm2 . and the grade of steel chosen is Fe 415 N/mm2. The dimensions of the Reinforced Concrete
Beam is as shown in figure – below :
Details of RC Beam Cross Section: Length = 500 mm, Width = 100 mm, Depth = 100 mm
Details of the Reinforcements :
Longitudinal Bars at top : 2 nos of 8mm dia Bars each
Longitudinal Bars at bottom : 2 nos of 10mm dia
Bars each Stirrups : 2 Legged 6mm dia stirrups at 90 mm C/C.




4. Experimental Investigation


4.1 Testing Arrangement
All the twelve beams are tested under simply supported end conditions. Two point loading is adopted for
testing .The testing of beams is done with the help of hydraulic operated jack connected to load cell. The
load is applied to the beam with the help of hydraulic jack and the data is recorded from the data acquisition
system, which is attached with the load cell. The value of deflection is also obtained from the data
acquisition system. Out of these twelve beams 4 are control beam, which are tested after 28 days of curing


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to find out the safe load which is taken as load corresponding to deflection of L/250 i.e. 15 mm. To
determine the increase in the shear strength of the beams after retrofitted with Vinyl Ester bonded
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer, beams are designed in such a manner that they are deficient in shear
and hence fail in shear. When the beams are tested, shear cracks are seen over the beams which shows
that they are failing in shear. Two Controlled Specimens are tested for shear, two full wrapped Vinyl
Ester bonded GFRP are tested for shear and two strip wrapped Vinyl Ester bonded GFRP are tested for
shear.


4.2 Retrofitting of the beams using vinyl ester bonded GFRP and Epoxy Bonded GFRP by full wrapping
and Strip wrapping technique
For proper bonding between the beam and the sheets, the surface of the sheets is roughened using
brush or using some other roughening materials. Roughening can be done with the help of sand paper
or hard brush or small chisel. Once the beam surface is roughened, the Vinyl Ester resin is prepared.
The Vinyl Ester is prepared in the ratio of 1:5 where 1 part of hardener is used with 5 parts of resin.
The mixture is then mixed thoroughly. Proper care should be taken that the mixture is used as soon as
possible so that the Vinyl Ester doesn’t sets. After the Vinyl Ester is mixed complete, the Vinyl Ester is
applied to be roughened end of the sheets using brushes. After the Vinyl Ester is properly applied in
the sheets, the sheets are fixed on all the sides of the beams, whose surface was cleaned using a brush.
Some pressure is given on the surface for proper fixing of the sheets. Likewise sheets are wrapped on
all the faces of the beam for the full wrapping technique. For strip wrapping technique After the Vinyl
Ester is mixed complete, the Vinyl Ester is applied to be roughened end of the strips using brushes.
After the Vinyl Ester is properly applied in the strips, the strips are fixed on all the sides of the
beams( whose surface was cleaned using a brush) at a distance of 10cm centre to centre. Some
pressure is given on the surface for proper fixing of the strips. Likewise strips are wrapped on all the
faces of the beams at a distance of 10cm centre to centre. And the same procedure is repeated for
applying epoxy bonded GFRP sheets to RCC beams for both full wrapping and strip wrapping
technique. After the beam is completely retrofitted, the beams are kept for drying and setting properly
for 24 hours. After that 2 number of Vinyl ester GFRP retrofitted beam retrofitted using full
wrapping technique and 2 number of the Vinyl ester GFRP strip wrapped beams are tested and
consequently then the 2 number of Epoxy bonded GFRP beams retrofitted using full wrapping
technique and then the two number of Epoxybonded GFRP retrofitted using strip wrapping technique
are then tested in the same manner in which the control specimens were tested.


4. Interpretation of the Experimental Results and Conclusions


Retrofitted RCC beams, retrofitted using the full wrapping technique has shown an increase by about
10.01%, and retrofitted using the strip wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 19.75%,
over the shear strength of normal RCC Beams. The shear strength of the Epoxy bonded GFRP
retrofitted RCC beams, retrofitted using the full wrapping technique has shown an increase by about
12.47%, and retrofitted using the strip wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 14.1%
over the shear strength of normal RCC Beams. 3. Beam Retrofitted by Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP &
Epoxy Bonded GFRP strip wrapping technique shows an enhanced increase in strength in comparison
to beams Retrofitted by full wrapping technique using Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP & Epoxy Bonded
GFRP full wrapping technique . That’s because in strip wrapping technique the placement of the fibres
are such that it crosses a large number of shear cracks, and hence resists the transfer and also delays
the transfer of the cracks from one end to the other. The 1st crack strength of the Vinyl ester bonded
GFRP retrofitted RCC beams in Shear retrofitted using the full wrapping technique has shown an
increase by about 52.9%, and retrofitted using the strip wrapping technique has shown an increase
by about 70.58%, over the shear strength of normal RCC Beams. The 1st crack strength of the

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Epoxy bonded GFRP retrofitted RCC beams in Shear retrofitted using the full wrapping technique has
shown an increase by about 52.9%, and retrofitted using the strip wrapping technique has shown an
increase by about 29.76%, over the shear strength of normal RCC Beams. It can be concluded that
Vinyl Ester bonded GFRP sheets when used for retrofitting performs better, that is enhances the shear
carrying capacity of the structure more, as compared to structure retrofitted using Epoxy Bonded
GFRP. Generally Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP gives about 10% more strength to the structure as
compared to strength given by retrofitting using Epoxy bonded GFRP. The cost of Vinyl Ester Bonded
GFRP was Rs. 1500 and that of Epoxy Bonded GFRP was Rs.1300. Hence the cost of retrofitting
using Vinyl ester Bonded GFRP will be higher as compared to the cost of retrofitting using Epoxy
bonded GFRP.


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First A. Mrs. Tara Sen (Corresponding author) is Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil
Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Agartala, Barjala, Jirania, Tripura (West), Pin – 799055,
Tel: +91 -9436541206 E-mail: tara.sen@rediffmail.com


Second A.Dr. H.N.Jagannatha Reddy isProfessor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Bangalore
Institute of Technology, K.R. Road, V.V.Puram, Bangalore


Third A. Shubhalakshmi B.S is Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Dayanand Sagar
College of Engineering, Bangalore.




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 Specimen               Load at First    Deflection      Failure Load   Deflection    at   Percentage

                           Crack        At first crack      (KN)        failure            increase      in

                           (KN)             (mm)                        (mm)               load

                                                                                           carrying

                                                                                           capacity (%)

 Control Specimen-1          55              2.1             95              5.08          -

 Control Specimen-2          70             2.71            79.7             4.94          -

   Vinyl Ester Bonded        55              1.41           126.7              7.02               4.88

     GFRP FULL 1

   Vinyl Ester Bonded        75              2.76           139.1              7.66            15.15

     GFRP FULL2

   Vinyl Ester Bonded        70              2.77            115               4.51            23.68

     GFRP STRIP 1

   Vinyl Ester Bonded        75              2.52            110               4.93            15.79

     GFRP STRIP 2

  Epoxy Bonded GFRP          75              3.86           108.7              5.31            14.42

        FULL 1

  Epoxy Bonded GFRP          55              1.83            105               4.44            10.52

        FULL 2

  Epoxy Bonded GFRP         52.5             4.13           109.8              7.87            15.57

        STRIP 1

  Epoxy Bonded GFRP         57.8             3.87            107               5.89            12.63

        STRIP 2

Table 1. Experimental Values of the load carrying capacity, deflection etc , obtained for the control
specimen as well as the Full Wrapped Retrofitted and the Strip Wrapped Retrofitted Specimens.




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          Figure 1. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Control Specimen-1 and Control Specimen-2




            Figure 2. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP FULL 1 and Full 2




            Figure 3. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP STRIP 1 and STRIP 2



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            Figure 4. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Epoxy Bonded GFRP Full 1 and FULL 2




            Figure 5. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Epoxy Bonded GFRP STRIP1 and STRIP 2




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11.[1 10]shear strength study of rc beams retrofitted using vinyl ester bonded

  • 1. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 Shear Strength Study of RC Beams Retrofitted Using Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP and Epoxy Bonded GFRP Tara Sen 1* H.N.Jagannatha Reddy 2 Shubhalakshmi B.S.3 1. National Institute of Technology, Agartala, Barjala, Jirania, Tripura (West), India 2. Bangalore Institute of Technology, K.R. Road, Bangalore, India 3. Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore, India * E-mail of the corresponding author: tara.sen@rediffmail.com Abstract Many of the existing reinforced concrete structures throughout the world are in urgent need of rehabilitation, repair or reconstruction because of deterioration due to various factors like corrosion, lack of detailing, failure of bonding between beam-column joints, increase in service loads, etc., leading to cracking, spalling, loss of strength, deflection, etc. The recent developments in the application of the advanced composites in the construction industry for concrete rehabilitation and strengthening are increasing on the basis of specific requirements, national needs and industry participation. The need for efficient rehabilitation and strengthening techniques of existing concrete structures has resulted in research and development of composite strengthening systems. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite has been accepted in the construction industry as a promising substitute for repairing and in incrementing the strength of RCC structures. FRP composites possess some outstanding properties such as: resistance to corrosion, good fatigue and damping resistance, high strength to weight ratio, and electromagnetic transparency. FRPs over the years have gained respect in terms of its superior performance and versatility and now are being used not only in housing industry but its potentials are being continuously explored for its use in retro-fitting and strengthening of damaged structural members. This paper focuses exclusively on shear behaviour of RCC beams and the Vinyl-Ester bonded GFRP and Epoxy bonded GFRP wrapped retrofitted RCC beams. Beams were retrofitted with 1.2 mm Epoxy bonded GFRP sheets and 0.9 mm Vinyl-Ester bonded GFRP sheets using epoxy resins. In all a total of 10 beams were tested and the respective readings were recorded. The beams were full-wrapped and strip-wrapped and tested for shear behavior analysis. Cracking and deflection of GFRP reinforced concrete beams are analyzed experimentally. It was concluded that the wrapping of GFRP sheets increases the ultimate load carrying capacity of RCC beams. Also a cost analysis was done in order to get a cost effective solution for the issue of retrofitting, which is a rising concern in the recent times. Keywords: Glass Fibres, Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP, Epoxy bonded GFRP, Shear Strength, RC Beams 1. Introduction Retrofitting of shear concrete elements are traditionally accomplished by externally bonding steel plates to concrete. Although this technique has proved to be effective in increasing strength and stiffness of reinforced concrete elements, it has the disadvantages of being susceptible to corrosion and difficult to install. In the last decade, the development of strong epoxy glue has led to a technique which has great potential in the field of upgrading structures. Basically the technique involves gluing steel plates or fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) plates to the surface of the concrete. The plates then act compositely with the concrete and help to carry the loads. Also recent development in the field of composite materials, together with their inherent properties, which include high specific tensile strength good fatigue and corrosion resistance and ease of use, make them an attractive alternative to any other retrofitting technique in the field of repair and strengthening of concrete elements. FRP can 1
  • 2. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 be convenient compared to steel for a number of reasons. These materials have higher ultimate strength and lower density than steel. The installation is easier and temporary support until the adhesive gains its strength is not required due to the low weight. They can be formed on site into complicated shapes and can also be easily cut to length on site. FRP composites are different from traditional construction materials such as steel or aluminum. FRP composites are anisotropic (properties apparent in the direction of the applied load) whereas steel or aluminum is isotropic (uniform properties in all directions, independent of applied load). Therefore, FRP composite properties are directional, meaning that the best mechanical properties are in the direction of the fiber placement. Composites are similar to reinforced concrete where the rebar is embedded in an isotropic matrix called concrete. FRP composites possess some outstanding properties such as: resistance to corrosion, good fatigue and damping resistance, high strength to weight ratio, and electromagnetic transparency. FRP has found an increasing number of applications in construction either as internal or as external reinforcement for concrete structures. It is well known that FRP possesses a major advantage over conventional steel in reinforcing concrete structures. Civil structures made of steel reinforced concrete are normally susceptible to environmental attacks that lead to the initiation of an electrochemical process which leads to the corrosion of steel reinforcement. Constant maintenance and repairing is needed to enhance the life cycle of those structures. Bridge deck deterioration due to direct exposure to environment, deicing chemicals and ever-increasing traffic loads is one of the most common deficiencies in a bridge system. The use of FRP bars as an internal reinforcement for concrete bridge decks and also girders provides a potential for increased service life, economic, and environmental benefits. 2. Material Investigation As the name implies, FRP composites are materials made of fiber reinforcements, resin, fillers, and additives. The fibers exhibit high tensile strength and stiffness and are the main load carrying element. The resin offers high compressive strength and binds the fibers into a firm matrix. The additives help to improve the mechanical and physical properties as well as the workability of composites. Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) is used in this investigation for the purpose of retrofitting. Following are some of the charecteristics of this versatile fibre. Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP), also known as glass fibre reinforced plastic is a fibre made of a plastic matrix reinforced by fine fibres made of glass. The plastic matrix used is epoxy or thermoplastic. The GFRP is the least expensive but has lower strength and significantly lower stiffness compared to other alternatives. The glass fibres are divided into three classes -- E-glass, S-glass and C-glass. The E-glass is designated for electrical use and the S-glass for high strength. The C-glass is for high corrosion resistance, and it is uncommon for civil engineering application. Of the three fibres, the E-glass is the most common reinforcement material used in civil structures. It is produced from lime-alumina-borosilicate, which can be easily obtained from abundance of raw materials like sand. The fibres are drawn into very fine filaments with diameters ranging from 2 to 13 X 10-6 m. The glass fibre strength and modulus can degrade with increasing temperature. Although the glass material creeps under a sustained load, it can be designed to perform satisfactorily. The fibre itself is regarded as an isotropic material and has a lower thermal expansion coefficient than that of steel. Following are the different constituents of Glass fibre reinforced composite. 2.1 Vinyl ester bonded fibre reinforced polymer Vinyl ester bonded fibre reinforced polymer - Vinyl ester bonded fibre reinforced polymer (VE-FRP), also known as vinyl ester bonded glass fibre reinforced plastic is a fibre made of a plastic matrix reinforced by fine fibres made of glass. The plastic matrix used is vinyl ester. The resin system forms an integral part of the FRP constituents. The resin is perhaps one of the most important constituents which effects the performance of the composites. The two classes of resins are the thermoplastics and thermosets. A 2
  • 3. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 thermoplastic resin remains a solid at room temperature. It melts when heated and solidifies when cooled. The long-chain polymers do not chemically cross-link. Because they do not cure permanently, they are undesirable for structural application. Conversely, a thermosetting resin will cure permanently by irreversible cross-linking at elevated temperatures. This characteristic makes the thermoset resin composites very desirable for structural applications. The most common resins used in composites are the unsaturated polyesters, epoxies, and vinyl esters; the least common ones are the polyurethane’s and phenolics. 2.2 Unsaturated Polyesters The unsaturated polyester amounts to about 75% of all polyester resins used in USA. It is produced by the condensation polymerization of dicarboxylic acids and dihydric alcohols. The formulation contains an unsaturated material such as maleic anhydride or fumaric acid, which is a part of the dicarboxylic acid component. The formulation affects the viscosity, reactivity, resiliency and heat deflection temperature (HDT). The viscosity controls the speed and degree of wet-out (saturation) of the fibres. The reactivity affects cure time and peak exothermic (heat generation) temperatures. High exotherm is needed for a thin section curing at room temperature and low exotherm for a thick section. Resiliency or flexible grade composites have a higher elongation, lower modulus, and HDT. The HDT is a short-term thermal property, which measures the thermal sensitivity and stability of the resins. The advantages cited in the unsaturated polyester are its dimensional stability and affordable cost. Other advantages include ease in handling, processing, and fabricating. Some of the special formulations are high corrosion resistant and fire retardants. This resin is probably the best value for a balance between performance and structural capabilities. 2.3 Epoxies The epoxies used in composites are mainly the glycidyl ethers and amines. The material properties and cure rates can be formulated to meet the required performance. Epoxies are generally found in marine, automotive, electrical and appliance applications. The high viscosity in epoxy resins limits it use to certain processes such as molding, filament winding, and hand lay-up. The right curing agent should be carefully selected because it will affect the type of chemical reaction, pot life and final material properties. Although epoxies can be expensive, it may be worth the cost when high performance is required. 2.4 Vinyl Esters The vinyl ester resins were developed to take advantage of both the workability of the epoxy resins and the fast curing of the polyesters. The vinyl ester has higher physical properties than polyesters but costs less than epoxies. The acrylic esters are dissolved in a styrene monomer to produce vinyl ester resins, which are cured with organic peroxides. A composite product containing a vinyl ester resin can withstand high toughness demand and offer excellent corrosion resistance. 2.5 Polyurethanes Polyurethanes are produced by combining polyisocyanate and polyol in a reaction injection molding process or in a reinforced reaction injection molding process. They are cured into very tough and high corrosion resistance materials, which are found in many high performance paint coatings. All the twelve beams are tested under simply supported end conditions. Two points loading is adopted for testing. The testing of beams is done with the help of hydraulic operated jack connected to load cell. The load is applied to the beam with the help of hydraulic jack and the data is recorded from the data acquisition system, which is attached with the load cell. The value of deflection is also obtained from the data acquisition system. Out of these twelve beams 4 are control beam, which are tested after 28 days of curing 3
  • 4. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 to find out the safe load which is taken as load corresponding to deflection of L/250 i.e. 15 mm 2.6 Phenolics The phenolic resins are made from phenols and formaldehyde, and they are divided into resole and novolac resins. The resoles are prepared under alkaline conditions with formaldehyde/phenol (F/P) ratios greater than one. On the contrary, novolacs are prepared under acidic conditions with F/P ratios less than one. Resoles are cured by applying heat and/or by adding acids. Novolacs are cured when reacting chemically with methylene groups in the hardener. The phenolics are rated for good resistance to high temperature, good thermal stability, and low smoke generation. 3. Details of the RC beam Model for Shear Analysis The specimen that is the model frame is designed following the standards and provisions of Indian code of practice IS 456: 1958. The material chosen are concrete compressive strength Fck = 20 N/mm2 . and the grade of steel chosen is Fe 415 N/mm2. The dimensions of the Reinforced Concrete Beam is as shown in figure – below : Details of RC Beam Cross Section: Length = 500 mm, Width = 100 mm, Depth = 100 mm Details of the Reinforcements : Longitudinal Bars at top : 2 nos of 8mm dia Bars each Longitudinal Bars at bottom : 2 nos of 10mm dia Bars each Stirrups : 2 Legged 6mm dia stirrups at 90 mm C/C. 4. Experimental Investigation 4.1 Testing Arrangement All the twelve beams are tested under simply supported end conditions. Two point loading is adopted for testing .The testing of beams is done with the help of hydraulic operated jack connected to load cell. The load is applied to the beam with the help of hydraulic jack and the data is recorded from the data acquisition system, which is attached with the load cell. The value of deflection is also obtained from the data acquisition system. Out of these twelve beams 4 are control beam, which are tested after 28 days of curing 4
  • 5. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 to find out the safe load which is taken as load corresponding to deflection of L/250 i.e. 15 mm. To determine the increase in the shear strength of the beams after retrofitted with Vinyl Ester bonded Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer, beams are designed in such a manner that they are deficient in shear and hence fail in shear. When the beams are tested, shear cracks are seen over the beams which shows that they are failing in shear. Two Controlled Specimens are tested for shear, two full wrapped Vinyl Ester bonded GFRP are tested for shear and two strip wrapped Vinyl Ester bonded GFRP are tested for shear. 4.2 Retrofitting of the beams using vinyl ester bonded GFRP and Epoxy Bonded GFRP by full wrapping and Strip wrapping technique For proper bonding between the beam and the sheets, the surface of the sheets is roughened using brush or using some other roughening materials. Roughening can be done with the help of sand paper or hard brush or small chisel. Once the beam surface is roughened, the Vinyl Ester resin is prepared. The Vinyl Ester is prepared in the ratio of 1:5 where 1 part of hardener is used with 5 parts of resin. The mixture is then mixed thoroughly. Proper care should be taken that the mixture is used as soon as possible so that the Vinyl Ester doesn’t sets. After the Vinyl Ester is mixed complete, the Vinyl Ester is applied to be roughened end of the sheets using brushes. After the Vinyl Ester is properly applied in the sheets, the sheets are fixed on all the sides of the beams, whose surface was cleaned using a brush. Some pressure is given on the surface for proper fixing of the sheets. Likewise sheets are wrapped on all the faces of the beam for the full wrapping technique. For strip wrapping technique After the Vinyl Ester is mixed complete, the Vinyl Ester is applied to be roughened end of the strips using brushes. After the Vinyl Ester is properly applied in the strips, the strips are fixed on all the sides of the beams( whose surface was cleaned using a brush) at a distance of 10cm centre to centre. Some pressure is given on the surface for proper fixing of the strips. Likewise strips are wrapped on all the faces of the beams at a distance of 10cm centre to centre. And the same procedure is repeated for applying epoxy bonded GFRP sheets to RCC beams for both full wrapping and strip wrapping technique. After the beam is completely retrofitted, the beams are kept for drying and setting properly for 24 hours. After that 2 number of Vinyl ester GFRP retrofitted beam retrofitted using full wrapping technique and 2 number of the Vinyl ester GFRP strip wrapped beams are tested and consequently then the 2 number of Epoxy bonded GFRP beams retrofitted using full wrapping technique and then the two number of Epoxybonded GFRP retrofitted using strip wrapping technique are then tested in the same manner in which the control specimens were tested. 4. Interpretation of the Experimental Results and Conclusions Retrofitted RCC beams, retrofitted using the full wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 10.01%, and retrofitted using the strip wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 19.75%, over the shear strength of normal RCC Beams. The shear strength of the Epoxy bonded GFRP retrofitted RCC beams, retrofitted using the full wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 12.47%, and retrofitted using the strip wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 14.1% over the shear strength of normal RCC Beams. 3. Beam Retrofitted by Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP & Epoxy Bonded GFRP strip wrapping technique shows an enhanced increase in strength in comparison to beams Retrofitted by full wrapping technique using Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP & Epoxy Bonded GFRP full wrapping technique . That’s because in strip wrapping technique the placement of the fibres are such that it crosses a large number of shear cracks, and hence resists the transfer and also delays the transfer of the cracks from one end to the other. The 1st crack strength of the Vinyl ester bonded GFRP retrofitted RCC beams in Shear retrofitted using the full wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 52.9%, and retrofitted using the strip wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 70.58%, over the shear strength of normal RCC Beams. The 1st crack strength of the 5
  • 6. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 Epoxy bonded GFRP retrofitted RCC beams in Shear retrofitted using the full wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 52.9%, and retrofitted using the strip wrapping technique has shown an increase by about 29.76%, over the shear strength of normal RCC Beams. It can be concluded that Vinyl Ester bonded GFRP sheets when used for retrofitting performs better, that is enhances the shear carrying capacity of the structure more, as compared to structure retrofitted using Epoxy Bonded GFRP. Generally Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP gives about 10% more strength to the structure as compared to strength given by retrofitting using Epoxy bonded GFRP. The cost of Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP was Rs. 1500 and that of Epoxy Bonded GFRP was Rs.1300. Hence the cost of retrofitting using Vinyl ester Bonded GFRP will be higher as compared to the cost of retrofitting using Epoxy bonded GFRP. References Michele BARBATO, Giorgio MONTI, Federico Santinelli,” Fiber-Section Fe Of FRP-Strengthened Rc Beam For Seismic Analysis”, Structural Engineering Department, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Dr. – 92095-0085 La Jolla, CA, USA ,Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale e Geotecnica, UniversitĂ  La Sapienza di Roma, Via A. Gramsci, 53 – 00197 Roma, Italy Mohammad Reza Mohammadizadeh, Mohammad Javad Fadaee, And Hamid Reza Ronagh,” Improving Torsional Behaviour Of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened With Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite”, Iranian Polymer Journal 18 (4), 2009, 315-327, Received 11 September 2008; Accepted 16 March 2009 Nabil F. Grace,” Strengthening Of Negative Moment Region Of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PolymerStrips”, Title No. 98-S33 J.G. Dai, T. Ueda, Y. Sato1 And T. Ito ,Division Of Built Environment, School Of Faculty Of Engineering,Hokkaido University, Japan, Email: Daijg@Eng.Hokudai.Ac.Jp, P.S. Mitsubishi Construction Co., Ltd., Japan,” Flexural Strengthening Of Rc Beams Using Externally Bonded FRP Sheets Through Flexible Adhesive Bonding”, Proceedings Of The International Symposium On Bond Behaviour Of FRP In Structures (BBFS 2005) Chen And Teng (Eds) © 2005 International Institute For FRP In Construction. H.C. Wu And P. Sun,” Fiber Reinforced Cement Based Composite Sheets For Structural Retrofit”, Proceedings Of The International Symposium On Bond Behaviour Of FRP In Structures (BBFS 2005) Chen And Teng (Eds) © 2005 International Institute For FRP In Construction. Robert Ravi.S , Prince Arulraj.G,” Experimental Investigation On Behavior Of Reinforced Concrete Beam Column Joints Retrofitted With GFRPAFRP Hybrid Wrapping”, International Journal Of Civil And Structural Engineering, Volume 1, No 2, 2010 C.A. Zeris,” Experimental Investigation Of Strengthening Of Non Ductile Rc Beams Using FRP”, Proceedings Of The 8th U.S. National Conference On Earthquake Engineering, April 18-22, 2006, San Francisco, California, USA. Paper No. 853 M. Z. Jumaat, M. M. Rahman And M. A. Alam, “Flexural Strengthening Of RC Continuous T Beam Using CFRP Laminate: A Review”, International Journal Of The Physical Sciences Vol. 5(6), Pp. 619-625, June 2010. Available Online At Http://Www.Academicjournals.Org/IJPS. ISSN 1992 - 1950 ©2010 Academic Journals M.R. Mohammadizadeh and M.J. Fadaee, “Torsional Behaviour of High-Strength Concrete Beams 6
  • 7. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 Strengthened Using CFRP Sheets; an Experimental and Analytical Study”, Transaction A: Civil Engineering. Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 321{330. c Sharif University of Technology, August 2009 Scott Poveromo, “The Use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites to Retrofit Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns”, In Partial Fulfillment of Course Requirements for MATE 115, Fall 2003, Course Instructor: Professor G. Selvaduray Dong-Suk Yang , Sun-Kyu Park , Kenneth W. Neale, “Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with prestressed carbon composites”, Composite Structures 88 (2009) 497–508 A.K. El-Sayed, E.F. El-Salakawy, and B. Benmokrane, “Shear Strength of Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Bars: Design Method”, SP-230—54 F.M. Wegian, H.A. Abdalla, “Shear capacity of concrete beams reinforced with fiber reinforced polymers”, Composite Structures 71 (2005) 130–138 Ahmed Khalifa, Gustavo Tumialan, Antonio Nanni, and Abdeldjelil Belarbi, “Shear Strengthening Of Continuous Rc Beams Using Externally Bonded CFRP Sheets”, SP-188, American Concrete Institute, Proc., 4th International Symposium on FRP for Reinforcement of Concrete Structures (FRPRCS4), Baltimore, MD, Nov. 1999, pp. 995-1008. Ahmed Khalifa, Abdeldjelil Belarbi, And Antonio Nanni, “Shear Performance Of Rc Members trengthened With Externally Bonded FRP Wraps”, Proc., 12th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Jan 30- Feb 04, 2000, Auckland, New Zealand, paper 305,10 pp First A. Mrs. Tara Sen (Corresponding author) is Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Agartala, Barjala, Jirania, Tripura (West), Pin – 799055, Tel: +91 -9436541206 E-mail: tara.sen@rediffmail.com Second A.Dr. H.N.Jagannatha Reddy isProfessor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Bangalore Institute of Technology, K.R. Road, V.V.Puram, Bangalore Third A. Shubhalakshmi B.S is Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore. 7
  • 8. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 Specimen Load at First Deflection Failure Load Deflection at Percentage Crack At first crack (KN) failure increase in (KN) (mm) (mm) load carrying capacity (%) Control Specimen-1 55 2.1 95 5.08 - Control Specimen-2 70 2.71 79.7 4.94 - Vinyl Ester Bonded 55 1.41 126.7 7.02 4.88 GFRP FULL 1 Vinyl Ester Bonded 75 2.76 139.1 7.66 15.15 GFRP FULL2 Vinyl Ester Bonded 70 2.77 115 4.51 23.68 GFRP STRIP 1 Vinyl Ester Bonded 75 2.52 110 4.93 15.79 GFRP STRIP 2 Epoxy Bonded GFRP 75 3.86 108.7 5.31 14.42 FULL 1 Epoxy Bonded GFRP 55 1.83 105 4.44 10.52 FULL 2 Epoxy Bonded GFRP 52.5 4.13 109.8 7.87 15.57 STRIP 1 Epoxy Bonded GFRP 57.8 3.87 107 5.89 12.63 STRIP 2 Table 1. Experimental Values of the load carrying capacity, deflection etc , obtained for the control specimen as well as the Full Wrapped Retrofitted and the Strip Wrapped Retrofitted Specimens. 8
  • 9. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 Figure 1. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Control Specimen-1 and Control Specimen-2 Figure 2. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP FULL 1 and Full 2 Figure 3. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Vinyl Ester Bonded GFRP STRIP 1 and STRIP 2 9
  • 10. Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) Vol 2, No.2, 2012 Figure 4. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Epoxy Bonded GFRP Full 1 and FULL 2 Figure 5. Mean Load Deflection Curves for Epoxy Bonded GFRP STRIP1 and STRIP 2 10
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