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Florida Atlantic University
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2017
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2017
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The objective of this research is to determine if the deflection equations currently adopted in ACI
440.1r-15 and previously ACI 440.1r-06 accurately reflect the flexural behavior of an overreinforced
Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) concrete beam. This was accomplished with
experimental, analytical and numerical models. The experiment consisted of two beams doublyreinforced
with BFRP rebar. A three-point flexural test on beams with a 30 in. clear span was
performed and the deflections were recorded with a dial gauge and LVDT system. This data was
compared to the equations from ACI 440.1r-06, ACI 440.1r-15, Branson’s equation and a
numerical model created in ANSYS Mechanical APDL.
Experimental results show a stiffer beam than expected when compared to the four predictive
models for deflection. This can be due to the level of over-reinforcement and the small clear-span
to depth ratio. Further research should be conducted to determine the cause for the additional
stiffness.
440.1r-15 and previously ACI 440.1r-06 accurately reflect the flexural behavior of an overreinforced
Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) concrete beam. This was accomplished with
experimental, analytical and numerical models. The experiment consisted of two beams doublyreinforced
with BFRP rebar. A three-point flexural test on beams with a 30 in. clear span was
performed and the deflections were recorded with a dial gauge and LVDT system. This data was
compared to the equations from ACI 440.1r-06, ACI 440.1r-15, Branson’s equation and a
numerical model created in ANSYS Mechanical APDL.
Experimental results show a stiffer beam than expected when compared to the four predictive
models for deflection. This can be due to the level of over-reinforcement and the small clear-span
to depth ratio. Further research should be conducted to determine the cause for the additional
stiffness.
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110 p.
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FA00004920
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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2017
Date Created Backup
2017
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2017
Date Created (EDTF)
2017
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2017
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FAU
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FA00004920
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
Attributed name: Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
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Trotsek, Dylan
author
Graduate College
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Flexural Behavior of Concrete Using Basalt FRP Rebar
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2017
2017
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
Flexural Behavior of Concrete Using Basalt FRP Rebar
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Flexural Behavior of Concrete Using Basalt FRP Rebar