Mohsen Forouzanmehr
Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Title: A numerical investigation on the failure mode of CFRP-Strengthened beams with FEM method
Biography
Biography: Mohsen Forouzanmehr
Abstract
This paper presents about a numerical investigation on the ability of Abaqus software for simulating CFRP-strengthened beams. In literature, there are several investigations about the failure mode of FRP-strengthened beams, so due to economic issue, lack of time and lack of laboratory facilities, laboratory testing is not always possible. In this research, a numerical solving was introduced for these beams with FEM method analysis. The data obtained from experimental procedure was compared with this work. CFRP-beams were divided into three groups (A, B, C) and in each group different loading was considered on the SENB three points samples in experimental investigation that were available and these results were compared with numerical results that were obtained by commercial code (Abaqus). The curve of loading versus mid span displacement for each type of beams were plotted and the results showed that there is a good agreement between experimental investigation and numerical results , so the response of Abaqus for this type of simulation is so good and it can be used as practical works in civil or mechanical engineering projects.