Numerical Modeling of Single-Lap Shear Bond Tests for Composite-Reinforced Mortar Systems

The large demand of reinforcement systems for the rehabilitation of existing concrete and masonry structures, has recently increased the development of innovative methods and advanced systems where the structural mass and weight are reduced, possibly avoiding steel reinforcements, while using non-in...

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Main Authors: Rossana Dimitri, Martina Rinaldi, Marco Trullo, Francesco Tornabene
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Composites Science
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/7/8/329
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author Rossana Dimitri
Martina Rinaldi
Marco Trullo
Francesco Tornabene
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Francesco Tornabene
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description The large demand of reinforcement systems for the rehabilitation of existing concrete and masonry structures, has recently increased the development of innovative methods and advanced systems where the structural mass and weight are reduced, possibly avoiding steel reinforcements, while using non-invasive and reversible reinforcements made of pre-impregnated fiber nets and mortars in the absence of cement, commonly known as composite-reinforced mortars (CRMs). To date, for such composite materials, few experimental studies have been performed. Their characterization typically follows the guidelines published by the Supreme Council of Public Works. In such a context, the present work aims at studying numerically the fracturing behavior of CRM single-lap shear tests by implementing a cohesive zone model and concrete damage plasticity, in a finite element setting. These specimens are characterized by the presence of a mortar whose mechanical behavior has been defined by means of an analytical approximation based on exponential or polynomial functions. Different fracturing modes are studied numerically within the CRM specimen, involving the matrix and reinforcement phases, as well as the substrate-to-CRM interface. Based on a systematic investigation, the proposed numerical modeling is verified to be a useful tool to predict the response of the entire reinforcement system, in lieu of more costly experimental tests, whose results could be useful for design purposes and could serve as reference numerical solutions for further analytical/experimental investigations on the topic.
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spelling doaj.art-583c74ad304e434f8f2480608a8a92012023-11-19T01:42:36ZengMDPI AGJournal of Composites Science2504-477X2023-08-017832910.3390/jcs7080329Numerical Modeling of Single-Lap Shear Bond Tests for Composite-Reinforced Mortar SystemsRossana Dimitri0Martina Rinaldi1Marco Trullo2Francesco Tornabene3Department of Innovation Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, ItalyDepartment of Innovation Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, ItalyDepartment of Innovation Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, ItalyDepartment of Innovation Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, ItalyThe large demand of reinforcement systems for the rehabilitation of existing concrete and masonry structures, has recently increased the development of innovative methods and advanced systems where the structural mass and weight are reduced, possibly avoiding steel reinforcements, while using non-invasive and reversible reinforcements made of pre-impregnated fiber nets and mortars in the absence of cement, commonly known as composite-reinforced mortars (CRMs). To date, for such composite materials, few experimental studies have been performed. Their characterization typically follows the guidelines published by the Supreme Council of Public Works. In such a context, the present work aims at studying numerically the fracturing behavior of CRM single-lap shear tests by implementing a cohesive zone model and concrete damage plasticity, in a finite element setting. These specimens are characterized by the presence of a mortar whose mechanical behavior has been defined by means of an analytical approximation based on exponential or polynomial functions. Different fracturing modes are studied numerically within the CRM specimen, involving the matrix and reinforcement phases, as well as the substrate-to-CRM interface. Based on a systematic investigation, the proposed numerical modeling is verified to be a useful tool to predict the response of the entire reinforcement system, in lieu of more costly experimental tests, whose results could be useful for design purposes and could serve as reference numerical solutions for further analytical/experimental investigations on the topic.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/7/8/329concreteCRMdebondingfiber/matrix bondfinite element analysis (FEA)interfaces
spellingShingle Rossana Dimitri
Martina Rinaldi
Marco Trullo
Francesco Tornabene
Numerical Modeling of Single-Lap Shear Bond Tests for Composite-Reinforced Mortar Systems
Journal of Composites Science
concrete
CRM
debonding
fiber/matrix bond
finite element analysis (FEA)
interfaces
title Numerical Modeling of Single-Lap Shear Bond Tests for Composite-Reinforced Mortar Systems
title_full Numerical Modeling of Single-Lap Shear Bond Tests for Composite-Reinforced Mortar Systems
title_fullStr Numerical Modeling of Single-Lap Shear Bond Tests for Composite-Reinforced Mortar Systems
title_full_unstemmed Numerical Modeling of Single-Lap Shear Bond Tests for Composite-Reinforced Mortar Systems
title_short Numerical Modeling of Single-Lap Shear Bond Tests for Composite-Reinforced Mortar Systems
title_sort numerical modeling of single lap shear bond tests for composite reinforced mortar systems
topic concrete
CRM
debonding
fiber/matrix bond
finite element analysis (FEA)
interfaces
url https://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/7/8/329
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