Fire resistance of square concrete columns reinforced with GFRP bars, experimental and numerical investigation

Abd elsalam, Mostafa M.; Agamy, Mohamed H.; Genidi, Magdy M.M.; Salem, Mohamed

doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.117732

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“…Recently, Abd Elsalam et al studied the influence of the applied load ratio, concrete cover and column's configurations on the fire resistance of RC columns with GFRP rebars [20]. Further work is needed in this area, particularly about the deterioration of FRPs at elevated temperatures and its consequences on the behaviour of FRP-RC elements under self-weight or while load bearing during a fire.…”

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Analytical and Experimental Behaviour of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Columns under Fire Loading

Almerich-Chulia,

Martin-Concepcion,

Moreno-Puchalt

et al. 2024

J. Compos. Sci.

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Fire engineering endeavours to mitigate injury or the loss of life in the event of a fire. This is achieved primarily through fire prevention, containment, and extinguishment measures. Should prevention fail, the structural integrity of buildings, coupled with effective evacuation strategies, becomes paramount. While glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials have demonstrated efficacy in reinforcing concrete elements, their performance under fire conditions, notably in comparison to steel, necessitates a deeper understanding for structural applications. This study experimentally and numerically investigates the fire performance of GFRP-reinforced concrete (RC) columns subjected to only fire load without additional external loads. The research aims to ascertain the fire resistance based on the thickness of the concrete coating and the ultimate tensile strength of GFRP rebars after 90 min of fire exposure. Four GFRP-RC columns were subjected to a standardized fire curve on all sides in the experimental program. In the analytical program, a theoretical model was developed using the heat transfer module of the COMSOL software. The results of both analyses were very close, indicating the reliability of the procedure used. Based on the findings, recommendations regarding the fire resistance of GFRP-RC columns were formulated for structural applications. Results from this research provide the civil engineering community with data that will help them continue using FRP materials as internal reinforcement for concrete.

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confidence: 99%