Seismic retrofitting of R/C columns having plain rebars using CFRP sheets for improved strength and ductility. From: Construction and Building Materials | Date: March 1, 2008| Author: Kaya, Osman; Sinangil, Mustafa; Yalcin, Cem | COPYRIGHT 2008 Reed Business Information, Inc. (US). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract

This experimental work focuses on the retrofitting of reinforced concrete columns using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets to improve their strength and ductility capacities. Plain rebars, inadequate splicing lengths and insufficient stirrup spacing were the main parameters to reflect the old construction practice. The effectiveness of CFRP strengthening technique was studied. The test results showed that retrofitting with CFRP sheets was effective fo...