FRP Protection And Rehabilitation Of Corrosion-Damaged Reinforced Concrete Columns

This article presents results from two complementary experimental studies related to the protection and rehabilitation of corrosion damaged reinforced concrete columns. The first study was conducted to compare different techniques for protecting steel rebars from corrosion. The methods included three different types of fiber reinforced polymers (FRP), glass/epoxy, carbon/epoxy, and aramid/epoxy; as well as two additional conventional waterproofing systems (a siloxane sealer and polymer concrete overlay). The results show that the FRP materials provide excellent protection against corrosion, even for specimens already damaged by corrosion; the performance of the FRP wrapped specimens is far superior to that of the specimens protected with conventional material systems. The second study dealt with concrete columns that had both axial and spiral steel reinforcement. The FRP of these columns, using glass/epoxy FRP wraps, restored the initial strength of the corrosion-damaged columns and stopped any further corrosion. The authors also note that the ductility of the columns repaired with FRP wraps was increased in comparison to that for the columns with conventional steel spirals.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Special Issue: Advances in Corrosion Repair of Concrete Structures
• Authors:
  • Neale, Kenneth W
  • Demers, Marc
  • Labossiere, Pierre
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 348-371
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Materials and Product Technology
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue Number: 3/4
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 0268-1900

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge substructures; Columns; Corrosion protection; Deterioration; Ductility; Durability; Epoxides; Fiber reinforced plastics; Fiber reinforced polymers; Jacketing (Strengthening); Material reinforcement; Rehabilitation; Reinforced concrete; Sealing compounds
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01020013
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 15 2006 8:24AM