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Finite element modelling of aluminum alloy plated beams

  • Omar Abuodeh
  • , Mohammed Alrifai
  • , Rami A. Hawileh
  • , Jamal A. Abdalla
  • American University of Sharjah

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Abstract

This study involves the development of three-dimensional nonlinear Finite Element (FE) models of strengthened Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams with different anchorage systems, obtained from experimental testing. The aim of this investigation was to simulate the flexural behavior of strengthened RC beam, and compare FE and experimental results using load deflection response plots, maximum attained loads, and corresponding deflections. Three FE models were developed, which include: a reference RC beam, beam externally bonded (EB) with Aluminum Alloy (AA) plate along the soffit of the beam, and another strengthened beam with an AA plate EB to the soffit of the beam and anchored at its ends using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) U-wraps. The developed FE models integrated nonlinear material properties and fundamental constitutive laws. The results obtained from the FE models closely agreed with those obtained from the experiment. Therefore, successful FE modeling has proven to provide great insight on the flexural behavior strengthened RC specimens. The performance of AA plated beams would be used as a valid platform to study the effect of different variables.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 8th International Conference on Modeling Simulation and Applied Optimization, ICMSAO 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538676844
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2019
Event8th International Conference on Modeling Simulation and Applied Optimization, ICMSAO 2019 - Manama, Bahrain
Duration: 15 Apr 201917 Apr 2019

Publication series

Name2019 8th International Conference on Modeling Simulation and Applied Optimization, ICMSAO 2019

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Modeling Simulation and Applied Optimization, ICMSAO 2019
Country/TerritoryBahrain
CityManama
Period15/04/1917/04/19

Keywords

  • AA Plates
  • ANSYS
  • CFRP If-wraps
  • FE
  • Strengthening

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