Bond behavior of FRP bars in concrete under reversed cyclic loading: an experimental study
1 The key laboratory of Urban Security and Disaster Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
2 Chongqing Research Institute of Beijing University of Technology, Chongqing 401121, China
3 Nuclear Industry X Intelligence Laboratory, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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  • Citation
    Li B, Li D, Chen F, Jin L, Du X. Bond behavior of FRP bars in concrete under reversed cyclic loading: an experimental study. Smart Constr. 2025(2):0013, https://doi.org/10.55092/sc20250013. 
  • DOI
    10.55092/sc20250013
  • Copyright
    Copyright2025 by the authors. Published by ELSP.
Abstract

This study addresses gaps in understanding cyclic bond behavior of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars. By analyzing carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), and basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars under reversed cyclic loading, it quantifies how bar diameter, embedment length, concrete strength, and rib geometry govern initial stiffness, unloading strength, friction resistance, and energy dissipation. A unified bond stress-slip constitutive model and hysteresis framework are established, elucidating interfacial degradation mechanisms and providing critical insights for optimizing seismic-resistant FRP-concrete structural design.

Keywords

bond behavior; fiber reinforced polymer; reversed cyclic loading; bond stress-slip constitutive model

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