Two-Way Slab Punching Shear Resistance: Experimental Insights into Basalt-FRP Bar as Flexural Reinforcement

Author:

Salihi Brwa1,Hamad Feirusha1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Salahaddin University, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Abstract

This study seeks to experimentally evaluate the punching shear performance of two-way concrete slabs reinforced with conventional steel and basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (basalt-FRP) bars subjected to punching loading condition. Basalt-FRP bars offer high tensile strength and corrosion resistance but are understudied in two-way concrete slabs concerning punching shear. This study aims to fill this gap, with key implications for future structural design considerations. To achieve the objectives of the study, six large-scale square slabs were fabricated and subjected to a concentric load until failure. The parameters of the experiment included are the type of reinforcement used (either basalt-FRP or steel), the percentage of basalt-FRP used (ranging from 0.88% to 1.77%), the size of the basalt-FRP bars used (either 16 or 12 mm), and the concrete’s compressive strength (25, 30, and 35 MPa). The findings from the tests showed that incorporating basalt-FRP bars with one-quarter equivalent axial stiffness (ρ(Ef/Es)) to that of steel significantly enhanced the punching shear resistance of flat slabs, achieving approximately 65% of the capacity observed in steel-reinforced control sample. Moreover, increasing the amount of basalt-FRP bar reinforcement to half of the equivalent axial stiffness of steel had a substantial effect in improving shear strength, reaching approximately 89% of the capacity observed in the steel-reinforced specimen and concurrently reducing deflection during the failure. Additionally, the reinforcement type and concrete compressive strength played a crucial role in determining the ultimate load, failure modes, and crack propagation patterns. The study reveals discrepancies between experimental results and existing models for punching shear in FRP-reinforced slabs. Certain prevalent models prove to be conservative in their estimates, while others offer more accurate predictions, indicating the need for comprehensive model refinement. The investigation found that one model, encompassing the majority of variables affecting punching shear, exhibited the highest level of precision, with a slight adjustment recommended to enhance its accuracy further. This study suggests a sustainable, more durable way to reinforce concrete in bridges and high-rise buildings, potentially improving construction efficiency, enhanced service life, and potential updates to building codes.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Geography, Planning and Development,Building and Construction

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