IJIRST –International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology| Volume 1 | Issue 12 | May 2015

ISSN (online): 2349-6010

Experimental Study on Deflection Behavior of

One-Way Slab using GFRP Bars
Ashish P Patel Prof. Kushal. J. Parmar
PG Student Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering Department of Civil Engineering
Parul Group of Institute & Technology (Vadodara). Parul Group of Institute & Technology (Vadodara).

Abstract
This paper deals with a state of art research on deflection behavior of one-way slab with replacing FRP bars as a in deflection
behavior and cracks in FRP reinforced material. This paper present flexural behavior of one-way slab to its replacement of Steel
bars. The use of FRP bars as a reinforcement in concrete structure has increased rapidly last few years due to their highly
corrosion resistance. To change in reinforcement ratio in the main reinforcement bars as well as secondary reinforcement bars.
Total nos. of eight one-way slabs results are discussed in this paper. Slab dimension is length 1m, width 0.35m and thickness of
slab is 0.10m.
Keywords: Deflection; FRP Bars; Concrete; Deformation Behavior; Flexural Stiffening
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I. INTRODUCTION
The use of FRP reinforced as reinforcement in concrete structures has rapidly increased in recent years owing to their excellent
corrosion resistance, high tensile strength to weight ratio, and good non-magnetization properties. However, concrete members
reinforced with FRP bars exhibit large deflection and crack width compared with these reinforced with steel because of FRP low
modulus of elasticity. Hence the design of such members is often governed by the serviceability limit states and a general
analytical method that can calculate the expected service load deflections of FRP reinforced members with a reasonable degree
of accuracy would be very beneficial. As FRP bars possess mechanical properties different from steel bars, including high tensile
strength combined with low elastic modulus and elastic brittle stress–strain relationship, the analytical procedure developed for
the design of concrete structures reinforced with steel bars is not necessarily applicable to those reinforced with FRP. Fiber
reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are currently used as reinforcement for concrete structures where durability or magnetic
permeability is the controlling parameter.
Table – 1
Typical Densities of Reinforcement bars (g/cm3)
Material STEEL GFRP CFRP AFRP
Density 7.9 1.25 to 2.10 1.50 to 1.60 1.25 to 1.40

Table – 2
MATERIAL STEEL GFRP CFRP AFRP
Nominal yield stress, 40 to 75 (276 to
N/A N/A N/A
ksi (MPa) 517)
Tensile strength, ksi 70 to 100 70 to 230 (483 to 87 to 535 250 to 368
(MPa) (483 to 690) 1600) (600 to 3690) (1720 to 2540)

Elastic modulus, 29.0 5.1 to 7.4 15.9 to 84 (120 to 6.0 to 18. (41.0 to
×103 ksi (GPa) (200.0) (35.0 to 51.0) 580) 125.0)

Rupture strain, % 6.0 to 12.0 1.2 to 3.1 0.5 to 1.7 1.9 to 4.44

II. EXPERIMENTAL METHODOLOGY

A. Details of Test Slabs:

The experimental program consisted of testing eight simply-supported one-way spanning RC slabs. All slabs were prismatic
nominally 1000 mm long, 350 mm width and 100 mm deep with clear span (distance between supports) of 850 mm. All the slabs
were cast with normal weight concrete with a maximum aggregate size of 15 mm. The concrete had an average compressive

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strength of 25 N/mm2 at the time of testing. In slab concrete cover of 15 mm was used for the main reinforcement. Total nos. of
eight slabs casted were 2 slabs is purely steel reinforcement and 2 slabs is purely GFRP reinforcement. Other four slabs are
composition in the reinforcement as shown in below table.
Table – 3
Details of the Slab and Reinforcement
Sr. Diameter of Bars Reinforcement in Slabs
Slab specimens Dimension of Slab (m)
No. Main bars Secondary bars Main bars Secondary bars
1. 1&2 1m×0.35m×0.10m 10mm Ф 8mm Ф Steel Steel
2. 3&4 1m×0.35m×0.10m 10mm Ф 8mm Ф Steel GFRP
3. 5&6 1m×0.35m×0.10m 10mm Ф 8mm Ф GFRP Steel
4. 7&8 1m×0.35m×0.10m 10mm Ф 8mm Ф GFRP GFRP
The slabs were cast on their final supports and the side faces of the form work were removed at an age of one day. Meanwhile,
the slabs remained covered with plastic sheet during the first seven days. At an age of 14 days, the bottom of the form work was
lowered, subjecting the slabs to their own weight. The flexural behavior of the slabs was further studied by subjecting them to
center point loading tests at an age of 28 days. Concrete grade is M25 and Steel grade Fe415 as well as GFRP grade is F70.
Design of reinforced concrete slab with steel reinforcement and with GFRP reinforcement has been carried out using Indian
Standard and American Standard respectively.

B. Test Results and Discussion:

After the Completion of all test; discussion of all results related above mentioned test should be done in this Phase. This Phase
deals with Compression of results in terms of Failure load and deflection included for reinforced concrete slabs with every
specimen.

Fig. 1: Graph of 28 Days Concrete Slab with Steel Reinforcement

Fig. 2: Graph of 28 Days Concrete Slab with Composite Reinforcement

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Fig. 3: Graph of 28 Days Concrete Slab with Composite Reinforcement

Fig. 4: Graph of 28 Days Concrete Slab with GFRP Reinforcement

It is observed that Composite 1 Specimen has very good strength over the all specimens and also having more Strength than
Design load. While FRP specimen has less strength and more deflection in overall slabs.

III. CONCLUSION
Experimental results shows is defined as the steel reinforced slab was large plastic deformation due to yielding of steel and FRP
reinforced slab was non-plastic deformation by brittle fracture by crushing of concrete. All Slabs are failed with higher amount
of Failure load as compare to calculated Failure load. Reinforced concrete slabs with Steel & GFRP bars have higher deflection
as compared to all other slabs specimens. Composite 1 has good strength over the all specimens and also having more capacity
than design capacity.

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