Mechanical performance analysis based on ANSYS of Concrete Column Confined by BFRP sheets

Abstract

Forty five BFRP confined square and rectangular concrete columns were tested under axial load to evaluate their capacity and ductility ablity. The numerical simulation of Concrete Column Confined by BFRP sheets is simulated by using ANSYS software, and the stress distribution and crack development of BFRP confined concrete columns are obtained, which are compared and analyzed with the test results. The results show that the discrete model for finite element numerical analysis can simulate the axial loaded behavior of BFRP confined concrete columns. © the authors.