Issue 53

R. M. Reda et al., Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 53 (2020) 106-123; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.53.09

Loading Plate

Beam

Steel Reinforcement

Support

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FRP bars

(b)

(c) Figure 2: The simulated beams: (a) CB beam, (b) generated mesh for 2G-0.8/S beam and its cross section, (c) generated mesh for 2G 0.5-60/100 beam.

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CB -Expremental [8] Element Size= 15 mm Element Size= 20 mm Element Size= 25 mm Element Size= 30 mm

20 Load, (kN)

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Ult. Deflection Ratio, Num/Exp

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Deflection, (mm)

Figure 3: The effect of element size on the sensitivity of the CB model: (a) Load deflection curve, (b) Maximum deflection.

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