Numerical analysis of one-way continuous slab with partial corrosion strengthened with different material

Abstract

This paper investigates numerically the combined effects of a construction joint and reduction in the cross-section area of negative reinforcement in a one-way continuous slab on the structural behavior and the efficiency of three types of strengthening techniques. In this paper, the models made by ABAQUS (software) are used to numerically represent the specimens and simulate the applied loading. This numerical study's models represent six one-way continuous slabs, as a part of an experimental study. The specimen's dimensions were (2200 mm in length, 500 mm in width, and 100 mm in thickness). Five of the six models had a vertical construction joint and reduced the negative reinforcement steel bars' cross-sectional area. The sixth specimen is used as a reference. The proposed strengthening technique was Carbon fiber Reinforced Polymers strips, 6 mm Carbon fiber Reinforced Polymers bars Near the Surface Mountain technique, and steel plates. All the proposed strengthening's applied to the tension side on the top face at the internal support. The program outcomes are represented visually as stress distribution diagrams, load-deflection curves, and crack patterns. The results from the numerical analysis compared to the experiment results. In the experiment, the reduction in the cross-section area resulting from partial corrosion happened in one span due to the outdoor atmosphere's exposure because of the stoppage in the concrete pouring, which also resulted in forming the construction joint. The results highlighted the construction joint's effect and the steel cross-sectional area reduction on the ultimate load and the deflection. The proposed strengthening methods improved the member's overall responses, and There was a good convergence between the numerical and experimental works that verify the specimens' observed behavior.