Axial strength of FRP-reinforced geopolymeric concrete members: A step towards sustainable construction

Mohamed Hechmi El Ouni, Ali Raza, Bisma Khalid, Afzal Ahmed, Muhammad Sohail Jameel and Yasser Alashker

Abstract

This study aims to examine the structural response of glass fibre-reinforced polymer (Glass-FRP) reinforced geopolymer electronic waste aggregate concrete (GEWC) compression elements under axial compression for sustainable development. The research includes the fabrication of nine GEWC circular compression elements with different reinforcement ratios and a 3-D nonlinear finite element model using ABAQUS. The study involves a detailed parametric analysis to examine the impact of various parameters on the behavior of GEWC compression elements. The results indicate that reducing the vertical distance of glass-FRP ties improves the ductility of GEWC compression elements, and those with eight longitudinal rebars have higher axial load-carrying capacities. The finite element predictions were in good agreement with the testing results, and the put forwarded empirical model shows higher accuracy than previous models by involving the confinement effect of lateral glass-FRP ties on the axial strength of GEWC compression elements. This research work contributes to minimizing the carbon footprint of cement manufacturing and electronic waste materials for sustainable development.

Key Words

ductility; E-waste aggregate; finite element analysis; geopolymer concrete; glass-FRP

Address

Mohamed Hechmi El Ouni: Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 394, Abha 61411, KSA Ali Raza: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, 47050, Pakistan Bisma Khalid: Department of Transportation Engineering and Management, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, 54890, Pakistan Afzal Ahmed: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, 47050, Pakistan Muhammad Sohail Jameel: Department of Transportation Engineering and Management, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, 54890, Pakistan Yasser Alashker: Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 394, Abha 61411, KSA

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