Research Article

A Modified Model for Deflection Calculation of Reinforced Concrete Beam with Deformed GFRP Rebar

Table 1

Mechanical properties of the GFRP bar used in this study.

Average tensile strength (MPa)Guaranteed tensile strength (MPa)Guaranteed ultimate strain (%)Design tensile strength (MPa)Design rupture strain (%)Modulus of elasticity (GPa)

841.0 ± 23.6770.21.65539.11.1642.1

ACI Committee 440 [2]: average – 3 standard deviation.
Environmental reduction factor () is applied with 0.7, exposed to earth and weather.