Fire resistance testing of concrete slabs reinforced by GFRP rebars

Amr W. Sadek, M. El-Hawary, Amr S. El-Deeb

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Abstract

The present article investigates experimental testing of fire resistance of concrete slabs reinforced by GFRP rebars. Three slab specimens were used in the fire exposure testing with emphasis on their ability to sustain loads under fire exposure. One specimen was reinforced with ordinary steel rebars and the other two specimens were reinforced with GFRP rebars. The effect of splicing of reinforcement on fire resistance was examined. Sustained loads on slab specimens under fire exposure testing were 60% of the ultimate loads. Behavior of the slabs up to failure was observed. Large reduction in fire resistance due to the use of GFRP rebars was observed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)131-145
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Applied Fire Science
Volume15
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2006
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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