Computers and Concrete

Volume 8, Number 5, 2011, pages 597-616

DOI: 10.12989/cac.2011.8.5.597

Modeling the confined compressive strength of hybrid circular concrete columns using neural networks

Andres W.C. Oreta and Jason M.C. Ongpeng

Abstract

With respect to rehabilitation, strengthening and retrofitting of existing and deteriorated columns in buildings and bridges, CFRP sheets have been found effective in enhancing the performance of existing RC columns by wrapping and bonding CFRP sheets externally around the concrete. Concrete columns and piers that are confined by both lateral steel reinforcement and CFRP are sometimes referred to as

Key Words

confined concrete; column; compressive strength; carbon fiber; neural network; retrofit.

Address

Andres W.C. Oreta and Jason M.C. Ongpeng: De La Salle University 2401 Taft Ave., Manila, Philippines