Volume-1, Issue-2, May 2015

Abstract

This paper presents the seismic behavior of beam column joint using Glass Fiber Reinforced polymer (GFRP) wraps. The dimensions of the specimens were fixed to be 0.2 m x 0.15 m cross section and the height of column was fixed as 1m and the cantilever length of the beam was fixed as 0.8m to carry out the experimental work. The column portion was reinforced with 4 No’s of 8mm diameter in tension side and 4 No’s of 8 mm diameter in compression side. The beam portion was reinforced with 2 No’s of 8 mm diameter in tension side and 2No’s of 8 mm diameter in compression side. The performances of the specimens are compared in terms of lateral load versus displacement curves. The grade of concrete proposed was M20 and the grade of steel was Fe 415. Four numbers of exterior beam column joint were cast and tested under lateral loading. The specimens was designed as per IS 13920:1993. Out of four specimens one was control specimen and the remaining three specimens were wrapped with 1 layer, 2 layers, and 3 layers of GFRP. Results by experimental work shows that GFRP specimens carries more load carrying capacity than the control specimen.

Keywords: column joint, GFRP sheet, Number of wrap, Number of GFRP layers, Reinforcement

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Keywords: column joint, GFRP sheet, Number of wrap, Number of GFRP layers, Reinforcement

Abstract

Today, the world is on the verge of witnessing a sustained growth in infrastructure build up. The demand in the construction industry has increased the necessity of high strength concrete. In all construction work, concrete plays a vital part and it increases the total cost of the project. There is also concern on the production and usage of concrete due to its impact on environment. Concrete can be generally be produced of locally available constituents, However, environmental concerns, stemming from the high energy expenses and CO2 emission associated with cement manufacture have brought about pressures to reduce cement consumption through the use of supplementary materials. It reduces the cost, makes concrete more durable and it is eco-friendly. As part of the research efforts to develop cement less alkali-activated mortar using fly ash and other supplementary materials as a binder.

Keywords: Fly ash, volcanic ash, Metakaolin, Zeolite, Rice Husk ash, Nano silica, Alkaline Activator

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Keywords: Fly ash, volcanic ash, Metakaolin, Zeolite, Rice Husk ash, Nano silica, Alkaline Activator