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Based on the theoretical analysis, the FEM simulation and a series of model tests, the cracking behaviors of FRP-concrete interface are analyzed. The results show that: the interfacial cracking of FRP strengthened RC beams can be analytically calculated with the fracture mechanics method, and the theoretical solutions accorded well with the FEM results. The interfacial stress intensity factor of mode I is sensitive to the FRP debonding angle. When the FRP debonding angle is large the interfacial cracking is I and II mixed-mode fracture, but considering that the alternate dimensions of shear cracks are quite little according with the member length, the interface of FRP strengthened RC beams mainly exhibits as mode II cracking. The interfacial mode II stress intensity factor is proportional to the square root of concrete strength or that of FRP stiffness, and increases linearly with the increase of FRP strain. In the model tests three evolution processes of the stress intensity factors along with loading are observed, in which the dividing points are the concrete cracking and the steel reinforcement yielding. The interfacial critical stress intensity factor is about 5.91MPa ·m0.5 At last the FRP debonding strain is given according to the tests, and the interfacial debonding can be effectively avoided by limiting the FRP strain in the range of the debonding strain.
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Chinese Journal of Applied Mechanics
ISSN: 1000-4939
CN: 61-1112/O3
Year: 2010
Issue: 3
Volume: 27
Page: 553-558
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