Mechanical devices for manually prestressing FRP and their applications in structural strengthening

Author

Piyong Yu

Abstract

"The main objectives of this dissertation include two phases: I, development of two mechanical devices to manually prestress GFRP bars and CFRP sheets, respectively; II, investigation of the improved performance of URM walls strengthened with prestressed GFRP bars and RC beams strengthened with prestressed CFRP sheets. Theoretical analysis of the URM walls and the RC beams are presented as well"--Introduction, pages 6-7.

Advisor(s)

Silva, Pedro Franco

Committee Member(s)

Myers, John
Nanni, Antonio
Belarbi, Abdeldjelil
Chandrashekhara, K.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 2006

Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation

• Innovative mechanical device for the post-tensioning of glass fiber reinforced polymer bars for masonry type retrofit applications
• Development of a mechanical device for prestressing of CFRP sheets and its application for strengthening of RC beams
• Strengthening of URM walls with prestressed GFRP bars
• Flexural strength of RC beams strengthened with prestressed CFRP sheets

Pagination

xii, 132 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Rights

© 2006 Piyong Yu, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Carbon composites
Fiber-reinforced concrete
Fiber-reinforced plastics
Reinforced concrete construction

Thesis Number

T 9008

Print OCLC #

166923034

Link to Catalog Record

Full-text not available: Request this publication directly from Missouri S&T Library or contact your local library.

Recommended Citation

Yu, Piyong, "Mechanical devices for manually prestressing FRP and their applications in structural strengthening" (2006). Doctoral Dissertations. 1704.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1704