Research Proposal

Investigation on shear friction capacity of pre cracked concrete

beam strengthened with GFRP laminate
Introduction
Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer to strengthen structural elements is an
area still subjected to research. This method of rectification can be
further analyzed and developed to obtain the maximum use of it.
GFRP, CFRP are the types of FRP. The shear friction capacity of FRP
laminated elements can be analyzed experimentally. And also numerical
modeling can be used.
Scope
The scope of research is shear friction capacity of pre-cracked
beams strengthened with GFRP laminate.
Objectives
 Investigate shear friction capacity of a pre-cracked beam
strengthened with GFRP laminate.
 Develop a numerical model of a pre-cracked beam strengthened
with GFRP laminate.

Research Methodology
 A literature review will be conducted and the research gap will be
identified.
 Numerical modeling of beams strengthened with GFRP
laminate with Ansys software.
 The shear friction capacity will be investigated.
 One experiment will be conducted to check the reliability of
developed model.
 The test results will be analyzed and conclusions will be obtained.

Expected outcome
Develop a numerical model to investigate shear friction capacity of a pre-
cracked concrete beam strengthened with GFRP laminate.