Title : PERFORMANCE OF CFRP STRENGTHENED CORRODED REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS UNDER MONOTONIC LOADING
Authors : G. Ramesh, S. Sundarkumar, B.H. Bharatkumar and T.S. Krishnamoorthy
Publication : 13th – 16th February 2013
Volume :
Pages : 6-Jan
Price : 250
Abstract : Various strengthening techniques, such as cement grout, epoxy injection, ferrocement layer, and section enlargement have been used for the repair of distressed concrete slabs. This paper presents the details of the experimental work carried out to investigate the effect of reinforcement corrosion on the load carrying capacity of RC slabs strengthened with carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP). To accelerate corrosion in RC slabs, impressed current technique was adopted. Behaviour of specimens at different levels of corrosion was studied. Various patterns of application of carbon fiber sheets for RC slabs were evaluated.