Open AccessEffect of FRP thickness on axial compressive behavior of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer–confined lightweight concrete cylinders
Author(s) -
Butje Alfonsius Louk Fanggi,
Aloysius Gregorius Lake,
Ludofikus Dumin,
Amy Wadu,
Yohan A. A. Lada,
Matelda C. Mauta
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1098/2/022049
Subject(s) - fibre reinforced plastic , materials science , composite material , compressive strength , glass fiber , structural engineering , stress–strain curve , deformation (meteorology) , engineering
It is well known that FRP can improve the performance of concrete. However, the effectiveness of FRP to enhance the performance of lightweight concrete is less explored. This study aims to investigate the effect of FRP thickness on the axial compressive behavior of GFRP-confined lightweight concrete cylinders. Nine lightweight concrete specimens wrapped with 0, 1, 2, and 3 sheets of GFRP were manufactured and tested until failure. The test confirms that the thicker specimens experienced higher axial stress and strain compared to the thinner ones.