Effect of The Number of FRP layers on Axial Compressive Behavior of High Strength Lightweight Concrete Wrapped with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Butje A. Louk Fanggi, Obed O. N. Nenobais, Anie A. Tuati, Abia E. Mata

Politeknik Negeri Kupang

Abstract

Lightweight concrete has unique properties. However, the performance of such concrete that is wrapped with fiber-reinforced polymer is less investigated. This study investigates the effectiveness of covering high strength light weight concrete with carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Fourteen specimens with a different number of FRP layers were cast and tested. It is observed that increasing the number of FRP layers reduced the effectiveness of wrapping the concrete with carbon FRP.

Keywords: Lightweight concrete, High Strength Concrete, FRP

Topic: Engineering