| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M90054/01 |
| Title: |
ANCHORAGE ZONES FOR FIBRE-REINFORCED-PLASTIC (FRP) PRESTRESSED CONCRETE |
| Principal Investigator: |
Ibell, Professor T |
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| Department: |
Architecture and Civil Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Bath |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
05 June 2000 |
Ends: |
04 June 2003 |
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76,005
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Civil Engineering Materials |
Design Engineering |
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| Manufacturing |
Construction |
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The use of fibre-reinforced-plastics (FRPs) for the prestressing and reinforcement of concrete structures offers distinct advantages over the use of steel. However, in order to produce wholly non-metallic prestressed concrete structures, the behaviour of the anchorage zones (where the prestressing tendons transfer their force to the concrete) must be determined. To reinforce these regions using FRP reinforcement, we must be aware of their effectiveness in this highly stressed, localised zone. The FIB (formerly CEB-FIP) have requested that such research be conducted as a matter of urgency so that they may draft their new code to include design recommendations for such non-metallic concrete beams. It is proposed that experiments be conducted on prestressed post-tensioned concrete anchrage zones, to determine fundamental behaviour when FRPs are used as the reincorcement, and to try to make most efficient use of the FRPs in this application. By achieving the proper use of FRPs, they wil become more widespread, leading to cheaper, more durable concrete structures in the long term. This research will be of both a basic and strategic nature. This research to understand the problem at a fundamental level and ultimately provide essential design guidelines will be of considerable benefit to the UK construction industry
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