Experimental Investigation on Axial Compressive Behavior of Masonry Column Strengthened by SGFRP

Abstract:

3 masonry columns were strengthened by Sprayed Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (SGFRP), and a research of the seismic behavior of them tested by axial loading experiment was presented. The failure modes of the specimens were described, and the data about the load capacity and deformations of masonry columns strengthened by SGFRP were gathered during the experiment. The results showed that the ultimate loads of the reinforced columns increased greatly, and the deformation capacity and the ductility of the columns improved significantly too. Comparing the strengthening effects of the columns when the thickness of strengthen layer and the length of the glass fiber are different, the most effective and reasonable reinforce suggestions are proposed.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 919-921)
• Pages: 406-410
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.919-921.406
• Online since: April 2014
• Authors: Zhi Zhang*, Qian Gu
• Keywords: Axial Compressive Behavior, Masonry Column, Reinforcement, SGFRP

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