Experimental Study Based on Strengthening of RC Beam Using Textile Fiber

ABSTRACT Textile reinforcement concrete is a new technology of composite material which can even replace reinforcement to some extent. Textile reinforcement is a common method for retrofitting of concrete structures. `These textile reinforcement comprises fabric meshes. Jute, glass fibres , Nylons etc are the most commonly used fabric meshes. This project is mainly concerned on the strengthening of concrete structures by providing textile reinforcement. The beam sections used in this research is of size 150 x 250 mm and of 1500mm in length. The beam is designed for 5 ton. When 50KN is applied to the beam, it will fail. After failure the beam is repaired using retrofitting method with basalt textile mesh. Some beams are retrofitted before applying load and a comparison in strength of beam before and after using basalt mesh is studied.. Flexural strength was determined and crack pattern studies were carried out .The effectiveness of various profiles of wrappind is studied and maximum deflection and maximum load comparison is made. Keywords: Textile, Reinforcement, Composite and Beam