Numerical simulation of CFRP strengthened steel square hollow section (SHS) subject to torsion

Hanlin Qiang, Xiao Ling Zhao, Gang Wu, Peng Feng

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Abstract

Strengthening of steel structures by bonding carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates has attracted much recent research attention especially in bending and compression. However, knowledge is very limited on the behavior of CFRP strengthened steel members under torsion, with only several specimens tested in this area. A brief description of torsional tests previously carried out on both thin-walled and thick-walled CFRP strengthened steel square hollow section (SHS) members is first presented. The second part of this paper deals with the numerical simulation of specimens under torsion to predict the capacity and failure modes. The numerical results seem to be in good agreement with the available experimental data in terms of load-displacement response and failure mode. It is found that CFRP layers could increase the torsion resistance capacity of both thin-walled and thick-walled section compared to the bare steel member.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationJoint Conference of the 12th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-12) & the 5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Structures (APFIS-2015)
EditorsZhishen Wu, Gang Wu, Xin Wang
Place of PublicationNanjing China
PublisherSoutheast University
Pages1 - 6
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventInternational Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS) & the Asia-Pacific Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Structures (APFIS) - Nanjing, China
Duration: 14 Dec 201516 Dec 2015
http://www.iifc.org/proceedings/APFIS_2015/Content.pdf

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS) & the Asia-Pacific Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Structures (APFIS)
Abbreviated titleFRPRCS-12/APFIS-2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanjing
Period14/12/1516/12/15
OtherJoint Conference of the 12th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-12) & the 5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Structures (APFIS-2015)
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Keywords

  • CFRP
  • Square hollow section (SHS)
  • Torsion strengthening
  • FEM analysis

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