Performance Evaluation of RC Members using GFRP as Strengthening Technique

Abstract

Gradually most of the RC Structures are becoming structurally weak in their proposed life span; hence the structures are to be strengthened in order to increase the durability. There are many methods to strengthen the structure; however selecting the method of strengthening is also an important task. The strengthening of structure by GFRP sheet is a simple method comparative to other type of strengthening methods. Currently there is a no code of practice available in bureau of Indian Standard (IS) to recommend the strengthening procedure. This is relatively increasing the life span of the structures. This project includes the experimental study and also analytical study of RC members regarding flexural strength test and compression test. For the analytical study, ANSYS software is used, this software gives the results of above test which is almost similar to experimental study. So, this software may be use to study the behavior of heavily loaded structures.