Static Finite Element Analysis of Gfrc Simply Supported Beam

Abstract

Concrete is most utilized construction materials, it is having many advantages, some are : low cost, long service life (when properly mixed, placed and cured), ease of construction and high compressive strength. In present time the civilization depends upon the available ranges of concrete or reinforced concrete (RC) structures, ranging from domestic structures to heavy structures. However, numerous concrete structures suffer important degradations and damages due to environmental exposure or extraordinary overload or have insufficient strength because of defective construction, increased service load requirements, or updated codes, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites strengthening becoming nowadays a commonly accepted and widespread technique. The research includes static analysis of beam under glass fiber composite plate with PCC and RCC to optimize material and cost of beam with designed strength.

In present research work the response of plain concrete beam, reinforced concrete beam and reinforced concrete beam with GFRP plate is analysed with finite element analysis sotware. ABAQUS software is used to perform analysis of beam. The results and outcomes of analysis concluded that the reinforced concrete beam with GFRP plate gives better results than any other case taken under consideration.