Abstract
This study aims to develop a novel type of beams strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) bars and cast using ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) with coarse aggregates (CA-UHPC) to address issues such as poor ductility, extensive cracking, and significant deflection observed in FRP-reinforced concrete (FRP-RC) beams. Six hollow beams were fabricated and tested via a four-point-bending test under cycle loading to study the effects of parameters, including CFRP reinforcement ratios, hollow shapes, and hollow ratio on the deformation performances of the beams. The results show that the deformation of all hollow beams under service loads met the requirements of the GB50610 code for deformation. Increasing hollow ratio had a negative impact on the flexural behaviors of beams, and this effect was more pronounced in beams with higher hollow ratios than in beams with lower hollow ratios. The flexural performances of square hollow beams were better than that of circular hollow beams with the same hollow ratio. Compared to other hollow beams, square hollow beams with a hollow ratio of 44.44% demonstrated superior flexural performance and optimal cost-effectiveness. Ultimately, leveraging the computational framework for steel fiber reinforcement and residual deflection, predictive models for deflection were formulated for CFRP-CA-UHPC beams with various hollow configurations under both static and cyclic loading conditions.
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