a. The experimental results may be verified by experimental and finite element analysis.
b. The study may be conducted on more number of full scale models with strain gauge and actuators.
c. Joints strengthened by CFRP Plate and Fabrics together may be investigated.
d. Parametric study of all the strengthened joints may be conducted for design rationale.
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APPENDIX A
Table A.1.1: Sieve Analysis Report of Sand (Sample 1)
Sample-1 Sieve
No Sieve Size Weight
retained (gm) %
Retained Cumulative
Retained % passing
4 4.75 4 0.8 0.8 99.2
8 2.36 26.3 5.26 6.06 93.94
16 1.19 91.8 18.36 24.42 75.58
30 0.59 154.7 30.94 55.36 44.64
50 0.3 127 25.4 80.76 19.24
100 0.15 79.1 15.82 96.58 3.42
Pan 0 17.1 3.42 0 100
Total 500 263.98
FM 2.6398
Table A.1.2: Sieve Analysis Report of Sand (Sample 2)
Sample-2 Sieve
No Sieve Size Weight retained (gm)
% Retained Cumulative
Retained % passing
4 4.75 4.2 0.841 0.84 99.16
8 2.36 29.5 5.907 6.75 93.25
16 1.19 98.6 19.744 26.49 73.50
30 0.59 156.2 31.278 57.769 42.23
50 0.3 123.3 24.690 82.459 17.54
100 0.15 73.5 14.718 97.177 2.82
Pan 0 14.1 2.823 0.000 100
Total 499.4 271.4858
FM 2.714858
Table A.1.3: Specific Gravity and Absorption Capacity of Coarse Aggregates
Ser Weight of the
SSD Sample
Weight Sample of in Water
Weight of Oven
Dry Sample
Bulk Specific Gravity a/(b-c)
Apparent Specific
Gravity a/(a-c)
Specific Gravity of
Surface Dry Sample
b/(b-c)
Absorption
Capacity Average Specific Gravity
Average Absorption
Capacity
1 1500 722 1271.4 1.63 2.31 1.93 17.98
1.93 17.98
2 1500 725 1274.3 1.64 2.32 1.94 17.71
3 1500 719 1268.6 1.62 2.31 1.92 18.24
Table A.1.4: Compressive Strength of Coarse Aggregate
Sample Length
(cm) Width
(cm) Height
(cm) Observed Load
(kN)
Actual Load
(kN)
Strength
(kN) Strength
(psi) Average Strength (psi)
Average Strength (MPa) 1 13.2 12 7.15 320 305.76 19.30 2799.67
3813.43 26.29 2 12.15 11.4 6.9 426 413.67 29.87 4331.63
3 12 11.3 6.95 460 448.28 33.059 4794.80 4 12.85 11.2 7.1 280 265.04 18.42 2670.98
5 13 11.9 6.9 488 476.78 30.82 4470.05
Table A.1.5: Ultimate Strength of Steel Reinforcement
Dia meter (mm)
Frog
Mark Weight Length
in cm Yield/
Proof load (kN)
Ultimate load (kN)
Elongation
(%) X-Sec
of Bar (mm2)
Yield Capacity
(MPa)
Average Yield Capacity
(MPa)
Ultimate Capacity
(MPa)
Average Ultimate Capacity (MPa)
12 Gr 60/
400
452 51 50.26 85.41 15 113.1 444.43
444.43
755.14
748.55
538 60.9 50.71 84.96 17 114.1 444.43 744.62
540 60.8 51.15 85.85 15 115.1 444.44 745.88
8 Gr 60/
400
233 60.8 21.80 33.36 18 50.3 433.33
429.11
663.25
656.79
235 61 21.80 33.36 18 51.3 424.88 650.32
APPENDIX B
Table B.1.1: Load vs. Displacement of Beam (Group A)
Forward Cycle Reverse Cycle
Sample No Cycle Applied Load
(kN)
Maximum Displacement
(mm)
Applied Load (kN)
Maximum Displacement
(mm)
Con 1
Cycle-I -14.08 -6.60 14.08 6.30
Cycle-II -17.60 -7.50 14.08 7.20
Cycle-III -24.63 -36.70 21.11 16.10
Cycle-IV -31.67 -47.60
Plate 1
Cycle-I -10.56 -5.50 10.56 4.90
Cycle-II -14.08 -7.00 17.60 11.10
Cycle-III -31.67 -18.00 21.11 25.00
Cycle-IV -24.63 -28.80 21.11 33.20
Cycle-V -28.15 -33.20
MCS1
Cycle-I -10.56 -7.35 14.06 5.60
Cycle-II -24.63 -23.90 14.06 7.25
Cycle-III -24.63 -35.66 17.60 19.90
Fabrics 1
Cycle-I -10.56 -4.65 10.56 6.70
Cycle-II -15.84 -6.60 17.60 9.80
Cycle-III -21.12 -25.50 21.11 31.50
Cycle-IV -38.70 -37.80 21.11 42.00
Table B.1.2: Load vs. Displacement of Beam (Group B)
Forward Cycle Reverse Cycle
Sample No Cycle Load
(kN) Displacement
(mm) Load
(kN) Displacement (mm)
Con 2
Cycle-I -7.04 -3.5 10.56 6.5
Cycle-II -10.57 -6.98 10.56 8.9
Cycle-III -21.11 -21 17.6 24.8
Cycle-IV -24.53 -30 17.6 42
Plate 2
Cycle-I -10.57 -5.00 14.08 8.20
Cycle-II -17.70 -12.20 31.67 42.90
Cycle-III -21.11 -22.00 24.63 41.00
Fabrics 2
Cycle-I -8.79 -5.40 14.08 8.10
Cycle-II -17.60 -10.00 19.35 15.00
Cycle-III -26.60 -16.50 28.15 25.30
Cycle-IV -31.67 -29.00 24.63 42.70
Fabrics 3
Cycle-I -8.79 -3.00 7.04 2.80
Cycle-II -10.58 -4.80 14.08 7.50
Cycle-III -24.63 -16.00 17.60 20.30
Cycle-IV -31.67 -38.30 17.60 41.10
Table B.1.3: Load vs. Displacement of Column (Group A)
Forward Loading Reverse Loading
Sample No
Cycle Corresponding Column Shear
(kN)
Maximum Displacement
(mm)
Corresponding Column Shea
(kN)
Maximum Displacement
(mm)
Con 1
Cycle-I -15.41 -2.13 18.22 1.96
Cycle-II -17.53 -2.47 17.55 2.29
Cycle-III -28.18 -5.89 25.13 6.21
Cycle-IV -29.34 -6.99
Plate 1
Cycle-I -14.11 -2.82 12.77 1.46
Cycle-II -16.22 -3.22 17.80 3.77
Cycle-III -32.16 -4.76 25.88 9.20
Cycle-IV -31.94 -6.82 27.15 12.03
Cycle-V -34.00 -6.03
MCS1
Cycle-I -15.44 -3.58 17.55 2.74
Cycle-II -32.60 -4.80 18.89 3.46
Cycle-III -34.59 -9.21 25.01 6.62
Fabrics 1
Cycle-I -14.10 -2.16 14.10 2.15
Cycle-II -17.28 -2.46 18.89 3.45
Cycle-III -33.89 -5.53 38.05 5.19
Cycle-IV -41.73 -6.94 36.71 7.21
Table B.1.4: Load vs. Displacement of Column (Group B)
Forward Loading Reverse Loading
Sample No Cycle Corresponding Column Shear
(kN)
Maximum Displacement
(mm)
Corresponding Column Shear
(kN)
Maximum Displacement
(mm)
Con 2
Cycle-I -10.65 -1.98 13.43 1.76
Cycle-II -16.10 -2.98 15.44 2.59
Cycle-III -28.47 -5.92 24.35 5.76
Cycle-IV -35.43 -8.98 25.02 8.06
Plate 2
Cycle-I -12.77 -2.89 20.23 2.49
Cycle-II -23.68 -5.11 27.80 3.42
Cycle-III -29.80 -7.80 29.80 3.51
Fabrics 2
Cycle-I -19.50 -1.45 15.55 2.00
Cycle-II -23.95 -2.54 19.67 3.85
Cycle-III -30.31 -3.90 38.16 5.70
Cycle-IV -28.14 -3.83 30.70 7.03
Fabrics 3
Cycle-I -12.37 -1.55 10.65 1.41
Cycle-II -15.44 -2.39 18.22 3.08
Cycle-III -31.93 -5.71 25.01 5.84
Cycle-IV -40.17 -9.64 29.80 8.52