Identifier

etd-01232006-133456

Degree

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have been increasingly accepted in the construction industry as a promising substitute for steel. Bridge deck deterioration is one of the most common deficiencies in a bridge system. The use of FRP bars as reinforcement for concrete bridge decks provides a potential for increased service life, economic, and environmental benefits. This research presents the development of resistance models for concrete members (beams and slabs) reinforced with FRP bars (FRP-RC), for carrying out reliability analysis. The scope of this model is limited to the flexural behavior only; i.e. the failures are not shear failure and debonding. Probability of Failure,Pf , and Reliability Index, â, of FRP-RC sections are calculated using the developed resistance model. A wide range of design variables is covered in calibrating the flexural design of FRP-RC members, using First Order Reliability Method (FORM). This study results in the development of resistance models for FRP-RC bridge decks and girders which can also be used as resistance models for FRP-RC slabs and beams respectively. Also, the flexural reliability study on FRP-RC slabs and beams yielded parameters that affect the Probability of Failure,Pf , in terms of the Reliability Index, â. These results may be used to enhance the current recommendations for resistance factors.

Date

2006

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Committee Chair

Ayman M. Okeil

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.3926

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