Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Conventional and GFRP Concrete for Frame Members

Abstract

Glass Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) comprises essentially of a cementitious grid made out of cement, sand, water and admixtures, in which short length glass fibres are scattered. The objective of this research is to predict the optimal results of previous experimental investigations of joints to improve the understanding of the joint behavior, concerning Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) of reinforced-concrete frames and develop tools to support PBSD of individual joints. Beam-column joints become stronger due to improving the seismic performance regarding lateral strength and serviceability. Many analytical models and simulations have proposed that focus on different studied strengthening techniques using Glass Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) sheets. In this research there is an analyze of the effectiveness of beam-column joints reinforced with high-performance glass fiber concrete in frame specimen with single point load test with real time test benches.