RESPONSE OF CONCRETE BEAM WITH GFRP REBAR TO CORROSION

Abstract: As steel bars are proved to be corrosive, GFRP reinforcement bars are used. The performance of concrete durability is the ability of concrete to resist weathering action, chemical attack, resistance to freezing and thawing and abrasion while maintaining its desired engineering properties. Different concrete requires different degrees of durability depending on the exposure environment properties. This study is to investigate the durability response of concrete beam with GFRP rebar to corrosion. Durability performance of GFRP bars is its longer life span, corrosion resistance, tensile strength, non-conductive to heat and electricity, and high fatigue resistance endurance, impact resistance.