Modified trilinear stress-strain diagram of concrete designed for calculation of beams with fiberglass rebar

Abstract

An improved technique for determining the strength of reinforced beams with polymer composite reinforcement based on a nonlinear deformation model using a three-line diagram of concrete deformation under uniaxial compression with an elastic, elastic-plastic zone and a concrete softening zone is considered and proposed. The features of the strength analysis of beams with fiberglass reinforcement are revealed. The calculation method presented in this article allows us to minimize the use of empirical coefficients to determine the height of the compressed zone of concrete and at the same time does not lead to labor-intensive calculated dependencies. The method is based on the use of the Euler – Bernoulli beam theory and the use of physical stress-strain relations for concrete. This calculation method allows you to set accurately the height of the compressed zone of concrete, and accordingly the strength of the beam elements in the normal section. Good results of comparison with experimental data were obtained.