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Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) significantly enhances concrete's axial compressive performance. Composite reinforcement with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) as the outer layer offers superior structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering

Background:

  • Concrete's axial compressive performance is critical in structural applications.
  • Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) offer a promising solution for enhancing concrete properties.
  • Understanding the effects of different FRP configurations is essential for optimizing structural design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate the enhancement effects of various fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials on concrete's axial compressive performance.
  • To evaluate the impact of single-layer, double-layer, and composite FRP reinforcement techniques.
  • To assess the influence of different FRP materials and their combinations on concrete's strength and deformation.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental evaluation of concrete specimens reinforced with single-layer, double-layer, and composite FRP.
  • Assessment of axial compressive strength and deformation characteristics.
  • Numerical analysis using ABAQUS 2023HF2 finite element software to validate experimental findings.

Main Results:

  • Single-layer carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) significantly improves concrete's axial compressive strength and stiffness.
  • Double-layer CFRP further optimizes stress distribution and enhances load-bearing capacity.
  • Composite FRP reinforcement with CFRP as the outer layer demonstrated superior performance in overall structural integrity.

Conclusions:

  • FRP reinforcement effectively enhances the axial compressive performance of concrete.
  • The configuration and material choice of FRP significantly influence the mechanical behavior of reinforced concrete.
  • This research provides valuable data for the optimized design and application of FRP reinforcement in engineering.