Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Publication Title

Global Journals of Research in Engineering

Volume

15

Issue

E4

Pages

1-4

Abstract

This paper presents calculations for the failure modes for I-section Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) beams with single mid-span web brace. Theoretical predictions are made using ASCE-LFRD Pre-Standard for FRP structures. For the member length considered, it is found that for small and medium I-sections the failure mode is governed by lateral-torsional buckling and for bigger I-sections the failure mode is governed by material rupture. The outcome of the predicted lateral-torsional buckling mode is compared with that observed experimentally.

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Original Publication Citation

Mamadou, K., Mamadou, K., & Zia, R. (2015). Failure modes for I-section GFRP beams. Global Journals of Research in Engineering, 15(E4), 1-4. https://engineeringresearch.org/index.php/GJRE/article/view/1377

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