Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams through the use of iron-based shape memory alloys: from the proof-of-concept to the real scale

  • Antoni Cladera Bohigas Universitat de les Illes Balears
  • Luis Alberto Montoya Coronado Universitat de les Illes Balears
  • Joaquín Guillermo Ruiz Pinilla Universitat de les Illes Balears
  • Carlos Rodrigo Ribas González Universitat de les Illes Balears
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33586/hya.2020.2685
Keywords: reinforced concrete, beams, strengthening, shear, SMA, experimentation

Abstract


Iron based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) rebars and strips are already a reality in the European construction market and, in fact, there are already many real projects where these elements have been used for strengthening. In this paper, the technology for external shear strengthening using Fe-SMA strips will be presented through two experimental campaigns: the first one carried out as proof-ofconcept in small-scale RC beams, and the second one in real-scale beams with T-cross section. The difficulties encountered and the results obtained will be commented.

Published
2022-03-10
How to Cite
Cladera Bohigas, A., Montoya Coronado, L., Ruiz Pinilla, J., & Ribas González, C. (2022). Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams through the use of iron-based shape memory alloys: from the proof-of-concept to the real scale. Hormigón Y Acero, 73(296), 7-15. https://doi.org/10.33586/hya.2020.2685
Issue
Vol 73 No 296 (2022): hormigón y acero
Section
Articles