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Confined High Strength Concrete Columns: An Experimental Study

Jagannathan Saravanan1, K. Suguna1 and P. N. Raghunath1
  • 1 Annamalai University, India

Abstract

Problem statement: An experimental study on GFRP confined high strength concrete columns has been carried out with a view to evaluate its performances under uni-axial compression in terms of load and deformation capacity. Approach: High strength concrete columns strengthened with different configuration and stiffness of GFRP wraps were tested under axial compression until failure. Their response evaluated at different load levels. Results: The test results clearly indicated GFRP wrapped high strength concrete columns exhibit enhances performance. Conclusion: The study concluded that the three GFRP materials attempted UDC GFRP provided the maximum benefit with respect to load and deformation.

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume 3 No. 1, 2010, 133-137

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2010.133.137

Submitted On: 31 August 2009 Published On: 31 March 2010

How to Cite: Saravanan, J., Suguna, K. & Raghunath, P. N. (2010). Confined High Strength Concrete Columns: An Experimental Study. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 3(1), 133-137. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2010.133.137

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Keywords

  • Confinement
  • ductility
  • GFRP
  • strength