Pre-and post-damage structural health monitoring in carbon fiber textile reinforced concrete (TRC) structures

Yiska Goldfeld, Till Quadflieg, Thomas Gries

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Abstract

A carbon fiber textile reinforced concrete (TRC) is a preferred construction material for intelligent thin-walled concrete structures. The concept is based on dual use of glass/carbon fiber textiles as reinforcement for structural concrete elements and, at the same time, as a sensory agent. By detecting the changes to the integrative electrical resistance of the carbon roving, the ability of the reinforcing textile to sense the structural health can be achieved. In this study, we aim to investigate the capability of the carbon roving to distinguish between the structural response at the healthy state and at the damaged state. Specifically, we aim to experimentally explore the correlation between the electrical readings of the carbon rovings within the TRC beam before and after damage takes place. Understanding this correlation is essential for the development of intelligent carbon fiber TRC structural elements with inherent SHM capabilities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEWSHM
Pages357-366
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2016
Event8th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, EWSHM 2016 - Bilbao, Spain
Duration: 5 Jul 20168 Jul 2016

Publication series

Name8th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, EWSHM 2016

Conference

Conference8th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, EWSHM 2016
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBilbao
Period5/07/168/07/16

Keywords

  • Electrical properties
  • Experimental investigation
  • Smart structures
  • Textile reinforced concrete

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Health Information Management
  • Computer Science Applications

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