From: Cherie Alaedini

Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 11:09 AM

To: Zhang Jing
Cc: Brandon Zhang
Subject: FW: Bulletin-40-2c-FRP-reinforcement-in-RC-structures.pdf [Filed 06 Sep
2022 11:09]

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Hi Zhang,,

FYI –some good guidance on FRP from ACI.

File:
ACI 440.2R-17 Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for
Strengthening Concrete Structures.pdf

Location:
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For flexural strengthening (chapter 10) strength increases of up to 40% are reasonable. It’s governed by
strain compatibility between debonding or rupture failure of the FRP vs concrete crushing and yielding of
reo/ PT.

For axial strengthening (chapter 12) it seems straight forward to calculate and appears 30% is doable for
circular columns. For rectangular it is a simple equivalent confined area calc based on the aspect ratio
with a limit on h/b to 1.5
We can even reinforce the existing moment frame columns to enforce a plastic hinge failure mode if we
want (see seismic strengthening chapter 13):
Regards,
Cherie