Research Advisor
Silva, Pedro Franco
Advisor's Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Abstract
Given the complexity of engineering and the need for inexpensive solutions in modern structures it is necessary to lay out a system of codes and regulations which govern the design and construction of these structures. For concrete applications the ACI codebook is used by engineers and contractors to efficiently design concrete structures that are both safe and economical. This codebook is by far the most popular design aid, and it is constantly being updated and improved to meet the growing needs of our modem society.
In the past decade FRP applications in concrete have increased in popularity and demand due to the increased performance and decreased cost over steel reinforcement. However, much of the ACI codebook has very little to say about FRP and it is in need of being updated to take into consideration the application of this new material. My specific research is concerned with developing an ACI code detailing the minimum splice length necessary to adequately transfer the load from one FRP bar to another in a given situation. This code has been developed for steel, but not for FRP.
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
2004-2005
Recommended Citation
Acorn, Trevor J., "Minimum splice length for fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement in concrete applications" (2004). Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experience Program (OURE). 209.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/oure/209
