Splicing behaviour of GFRP, BFRP, and steel bars in reinforced concrete beams
Abstract Fiber-reinforced-polymers (FRPs) have gained popularity as a substitute for conventional steel bars in reinforced concrete, yet there remain specific knowledge gaps in the behavior of lap-spliced glass and basalt bars. This research addresses these gaps by investigating the behavior of thes...
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| author | Hala Mamdouh Ahmed Hassan Nasr Zenhom Amr Ali O. A. Mohamed Amany Salman |
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| description | Abstract Fiber-reinforced-polymers (FRPs) have gained popularity as a substitute for conventional steel bars in reinforced concrete, yet there remain specific knowledge gaps in the behavior of lap-spliced glass and basalt bars. This research addresses these gaps by investigating the behavior of these spliced FRP bars both experimentally and numerically using ANSYS. Twelve reinforced concrete beams were tested, divided into three groups with spliced steel and FRP bars, to analyze the effects of bar type, splice length, and transverse spacing. Key findings indicate that longer splice lengths significantly improve beam behavior, and non-contact splices exhibit better flexural resistance. Applying a modification factor of 1.3 to the development length of FRP bars notably enhances serviceability criteria, load capacity, deflection, crack pattern, and bond strength of non-contact splice specimens. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing specific insights and practical recommendations for the improved use of spliced FRP bars in concrete structures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-085172028e424d438286b185879bab252025-02-09T12:49:53ZengSpringerDiscover Applied Sciences3004-92612025-02-017212710.1007/s42452-025-06507-2Splicing behaviour of GFRP, BFRP, and steel bars in reinforced concrete beamsHala Mamdouh0Ahmed Hassan1Nasr Zenhom2Amr Ali3O. A. Mohamed4Amany Salman5Department of Civil Engineering, Helwan UniversityDepartment of Civil Engineering, Beni-Suef UniversityDepartment of Civil Engineering, Helwan UniversityDepartment of Civil Engineering, Helwan UniversityEnvironmental Science and Industrial Development Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef UniversityDepartment of Civil Engineering, Helwan UniversityAbstract Fiber-reinforced-polymers (FRPs) have gained popularity as a substitute for conventional steel bars in reinforced concrete, yet there remain specific knowledge gaps in the behavior of lap-spliced glass and basalt bars. This research addresses these gaps by investigating the behavior of these spliced FRP bars both experimentally and numerically using ANSYS. Twelve reinforced concrete beams were tested, divided into three groups with spliced steel and FRP bars, to analyze the effects of bar type, splice length, and transverse spacing. Key findings indicate that longer splice lengths significantly improve beam behavior, and non-contact splices exhibit better flexural resistance. Applying a modification factor of 1.3 to the development length of FRP bars notably enhances serviceability criteria, load capacity, deflection, crack pattern, and bond strength of non-contact splice specimens. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing specific insights and practical recommendations for the improved use of spliced FRP bars in concrete structures.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06507-2Lap splicesBasalt barsGlass barContact and non-contact splicesANSYS |
| spellingShingle | Hala Mamdouh Ahmed Hassan Nasr Zenhom Amr Ali O. A. Mohamed Amany Salman Splicing behaviour of GFRP, BFRP, and steel bars in reinforced concrete beams Discover Applied Sciences Lap splices Basalt bars Glass bar Contact and non-contact splices ANSYS |
| title | Splicing behaviour of GFRP, BFRP, and steel bars in reinforced concrete beams |
| title_full | Splicing behaviour of GFRP, BFRP, and steel bars in reinforced concrete beams |
| title_fullStr | Splicing behaviour of GFRP, BFRP, and steel bars in reinforced concrete beams |
| title_full_unstemmed | Splicing behaviour of GFRP, BFRP, and steel bars in reinforced concrete beams |
| title_short | Splicing behaviour of GFRP, BFRP, and steel bars in reinforced concrete beams |
| title_sort | splicing behaviour of gfrp bfrp and steel bars in reinforced concrete beams |
| topic | Lap splices Basalt bars Glass bar Contact and non-contact splices ANSYS |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06507-2 |
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