Proceedings of 2nd International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: Integrated Sciences and Technologies, IMDC-IST 2021, 7-9 September 2021, Sakarya, Turkey

Research Article

Assessment of Existing Bond-Slip Models of Adhesively Bonded CFRP-Steel Joints

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2315490,
        author={Mohammed J. Altaee and Majid M.A. Kadhim and Sarmed A.S. Altayee and Akram  Jawdhari},
        title={Assessment of Existing Bond-Slip Models of Adhesively Bonded CFRP-Steel Joints},
        proceedings={Proceedings of 2nd International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: Integrated Sciences and Technologies, IMDC-IST 2021, 7-9 September 2021, Sakarya, Turkey},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={IMDC-IST},
        year={2022},
        month={1},
        keywords={frp-steel joint finite element bond-slip model abaqus double strap joint},
        doi={10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2315490}
    }
    
  • Mohammed J. Altaee
    Majid M.A. Kadhim
    Sarmed A.S. Altayee
    Akram Jawdhari
    Year: 2022
    Assessment of Existing Bond-Slip Models of Adhesively Bonded CFRP-Steel Joints
    IMDC-IST
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2315490
Mohammed J. Altaee1,*, Majid M.A. Kadhim2, Sarmed A.S. Altayee2, Akram Jawdhari3
  • 1: Environmental Research and Studies Center, University of Babylon, Hilla, Iraq
  • 2: College of Engineering, University of Babylon, Hilla, Iraq
  • 3: Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
*Contact email: mohammed.altaee@uobabylon.edu.iq

Abstract

Strengthening of steel structures with fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites has attracted great attention due to their desirable mechanical properties, non-corrosive nature, and ease of application. The bond between an FRP laminate and steel substrate plays a significant role in ensuring the effectiveness of the strengthening system. Various bond-slip (τ-δ) relations for FRP-steel joints have been developed, mainly from experimental tests on single or double-lap shear specimens. However, existing models employ different stress-slip relations and mathematical expressions, suggesting that their predictions of failure load, mode and other interface properties, might be inconsistent. In this study, a comprehensive finite element (FE) model, comprising all parts of the FRP-steel joint in a double-lap configuration, has been developed to evaluate several commonly used (τ- δ) models. The FE model is able to capture all probable failure modes including interfacial failure (debonding), FRP rupture and steel yielding. In addition, a new trapezoidal τ- δ law has been coded into the FE software by the authors and compared with other existing models. The FE model was then used to simulate a large number of double-lap tests from literature containing different material and geometric properties and varying by the (τ- δ) relation from examined theoretical models.