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Externally applied composite reinforcement can be used to provide additional strength or ductility to concrete members as part of a seismic retrofit or repair to a structure, but the composite reinforcement may be exposed to elevated temperatures. In this study, concrete cylinders were wrapped with a composite reinforcing system, exposed to a range of elevated temperatures and allowed to cool. Subsequent compression testing of the cooled cylinders indicated there was no statistically significant loss of strength until the treatment temperature was more than 30 C above the glass transition temperature of the epoxy. Additionally, the predominant mode of failure of the composite system changed from hoop split to seam debonding at the same temperature. This study also examined the role of a fireprotective coating that forestalled the onset of the transition of failure modes by almost 30 C.

This study investigates the feasibility and benefits of transferring data between Autodesk Revit (used for building information modeling (BIM)) and BUILDER SMS (used for sustainable facility management (SFM)). Two data transfer methods were evaluated using a case study; one involved entirely manual data transfer, the other a combination of manual and automatic. Of the data transfer methods evaluated, the manual/automated hybrid was determined to be the best option, especially when regular updates are envisioned. The case study produced an enhanced BIM model that can be used to support sustainable facility management, called here an SFM-enhanced BIM model. An integration workflow is proposed for efficiently creating future SFM-enhanced BIM models. A focus group of facilities management professionals evaluated the case study BIM model. The focus group was most interested in the visualization capabilities—e.g., filtered views for condition assessments—and the ability to view the BIM model on a tablet/mobile device during on-site operation and maintenance activities.

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