Challenge Journal of Structural Mechanics, cilt.10, sa.1, ss.14-20, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)
In the last three decades, studies investigating the use of Glass Fiber Reinforced Pol-ymer (GFRP) bars as an alternative to conventional steel rebars have increased due to their corrosive resistance. In addition to corrosion resistance, GFRP bars utilize high specific tensile strength, which makes them highly desirable in civil engineering applications. However, major design guidelines for GFRP-reinforced concrete struc-tures currently do not consider their compressive contribution. Nevertheless, there is a growing trend in utilizing GFRP bars as compressive elements, driven by various studies demonstrating their ability to bear compressive loads effectively. This in-creasing demand underscores the need to comprehend the mechanical properties of GFRP bars, particularly in terms of their compressive behavior. Furthermore, a standardized test method to evaluate their compressive properties has not yet been developed. Addressing these gaps, this research paper focuses on investigating the influence of specimen size on the compressive strength of GFRP bars, specifically em-phasizing on the compressive properties of GFRP bars. Compressive tests were con-ducted on GFRP specimens with varying diameters while maintaining a constant slenderness ratio. The findings from these compression tests shed light on the critical role of size in the compressive behavior of GFRP. This research emphasizes the im-portance of considering size as a significant parameter in designing mechanical prop-erties for GFRP reinforcements. |