Strains and self-stresses estimation in the expansive concrete members reinforced with GFRP bars

Advantages of the self-stressed concrete members with FRP reinforcement are described. Analytical model for the restrained expansion strains (self-stresses) estimation in the self-stressed concrete members reinforced with FRP bars is proposed. Established modified strains development model (MSDM) is based on deformation compatibility approach in combination with taking into account imposed internal force in reinforcement as an additional restriction for the expansion strains development. Comparison of experimentally established and predicted data that was obtained in accordance with the proposed model for the case of GFRP bars uniaxially symmetrically reinforced high expansion energy capacity concrete members is presented. Verification of the proposed MSDM has shown a good agreement between calculated and experimental values that indicates its validity for the design of the self-stressed concrete members with GFRP reinforcement.