<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The Precast Reinforced Concrete Wall Panel (PRCWP) presented in this paper is part of an experimental study regarding the seismic performance of precast reinforced concrete wall panels, strengthening strategies and investigation on the weakening induced by modifying the opening in these elements due to architectural demands, change of function of buildings or other reasons. The element presented is 1:1.2 scale typical Reinforced Concrete Wall Panel with a window opening used in Romania, in which the opening was changed to a door opening due to comfort considerations. The specimen was subjected to cyclic loading with the lateral loads being applied in displacement control of 0.1% drift ratio. This simulates the shear behaviour of the element. After testing the unstrengthen element we proceed to retrofit it using Carbon Fibre Strips anchored with Carbon Fibre Mash. The purpose of the paper is to present the strengthening strategy and restore the initial load bearing capacity of the element or even increase it. The experimental results of strengthen and unstrengthen specimens will be presented.</p></abstract>

The Precast Reinforced Concrete Wall Panel (PRCWP) presented in this paper is part of an experimental study regarding the seismic performance of precast reinforced concrete wall panels, strengthening strategies and investigation on the weakening induced by modifying the opening in these elements due to architectural demands, change of function of buildings or other reasons. The element presented is 1:1.2 scale typical Reinforced Concrete Wall Panel with a window opening used in Romania, in which the opening was changed to a door opening due to comfort considerations. The specimen was subjected to cyclic loading with the lateral loads being applied in displacement control of 0.1% drift ratio. This simulates the shear behaviour of the element. After testing the unstrengthen element we proceed to retrofit it using Carbon Fibre Strips anchored with Carbon Fibre Mash. The purpose of the paper is to present the strengthening strategy and restore the initial load bearing capacity of the element or even increase it. The experimental results of strengthen and unstrengthen specimens will be presented.

Seismic Performance Of A Precast Reinforced Concrete Wall With Cut-Out Opening Retrofitted Using Carbon Fibre Strips

“Politehnica” University of Timisoara, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Traian Lelescu 2, Timisoara 300223, Timis, Romania

Journal of Applied Engineering Sciences

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The Precast Reinforced Concrete Wall Panel (PRCWP) presented in this paper is part of an experimental study regarding the seismic performance of precast...

Seismic Performance Of A Precast Reinforced Concrete Wall With Cut-Out Opening Retrofitted Using Carbon Fibre Strips

Published Online: Jun 08, 2015

Page range: 15 - 22

Received: Mar 13, 2015

Accepted: Mar 31, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jaes-2015-0002

Keywords
Retrofit, Experimental Test, CFRP, Carbon Strips, Precast, Reinforced Concrete, Seismic Behaviour

© M. Fofiu et al.

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Seismic Performance Of A Precast Reinforced Concrete Wall With Cut-Out Opening Retrofitted Using Carbon Fibre Strips

Published Online: Jun 08, 2015

Page range: 15 - 22

Received: Mar 13, 2015

Accepted: Mar 31, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jaes-2015-0002

KeywordsRetrofit, Experimental Test, CFRP, Carbon Strips, Precast, Reinforced Concrete, Seismic Behaviour

© M. Fofiu et al.

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Retrofit, Experimental Test, CFRP, Carbon Strips, Precast, Reinforced Concrete, Seismic Behaviour