Research Article
Comparison of the Flexural Performance and Behaviour of Fly-Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete Beams Reinforced with CFRP and GFRP Bars
Table 5
Results of the tested beams.
| | Group | Specimen ID | Reinforcement ratio ρf | First crack load Pcr (kN) | Ultimate load Pu (kN) | Deflection Δ (mm) | Failure mode |
| | G1 | G01-GPC50 | 0.67ρfb | 18.30 | 57.700 | 28.42 | Tension failure | | G02-GPC50 | 1.34ρfb | 20.8 | 100.000 | 28.98 | Balanced failure | | G03-GPC50 | 2.07ρfb | 22.60 | 145.800 | 35.17 | Compression failure |
| | G2 | C01-GPC50 | 0.66ρfb | 14.8 | 112.5 | 27.5 | Tension failure | | C02-GPC50 | 1.38ρfb | 15.7 | 154.1 | 22.5 | Compression failure | | C03-GPC50 | 2.07ρfb | 19.9 | 169.8 | 19.2 | Compression failure |
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