Steel and Composite Structures

Volume 21, Number 6, 2016, pages 1265-1285

DOI: 10.12989/scs.2016.21.6.1265

Experimental investigation on shear capacity of RC beams with GFRP rebar & stirrups

Tarak P. Vora and Bharat J. Shah

Abstract

This paper presents experimental results of advanced investigation carried out on the beams reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) rebar and stirrups. Twelve beams reinforced with GFRP and one beam with steel reinforcement of size 230

Key Words

shear strength; reinforced concrete; glass fiber reinforced polymer; strain gauge; beams

Address

(1) Tarak P. Vora: PhD Department, Gujarat Technological University, Nr. Visat Three Roads, Visat - Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad . 382424, Gujarat, India;<br>(2) Bharat J. Shah: Applied Mechanics Department, L. D. College of Engineering, No. 120, Circular Road, University Area, Opp. Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad &#8211; 380015, Gujarat, India.