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Nonlinear Finite Element Modeling of Wooden Elements Strengthened by FRP

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Wooden beams have been traditionally used for centuries as the supporting elements for roofs. Long exposure to 
environmental conditions and aging cause deterioration and decay of the wooden beams in historical structures, whereby restoration or strengthening is often needed to preserve its historical and archaeological value. This research addresses wooden beams strengthened using Fiber-Reinforceded Polymers (FRP). Numerical modelling is carried out by Finite Element Method (FEM) using a commercial Simulia ABAQUS software ABAQUS, taking into account the anisotropic nature of wood materials and nonlinear behaviour. Validation of the numerical modelling procedure was made by conducting FEM analysis of previously tested two wooden beams: solid wooden beam and FRP-strengthened wooden beam. Description of the modelling procedures for the two beams are described. Agreement between the numerically obtained and the experimentally observed flexural behaviour and failure validates the numerical modelling and analysis approach for investigating and design of various configurations for strengthening wooden elements. A numerical study was conducted to investigate several fiber composites strengthening schemes for wood beam. 

DOI

10.21608/erjsh.2023.242398.1230

Keywords

Wooden beams, strengthening, FRP, Numerical modelling, ABAQUS

Authors

First Name

Ashwaq

Last Name

Osman

MiddleName

Mahmoud

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Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt

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ashwaq.mahmoud@outlook.com

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Ashwaq M.Osman

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Aboshok

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Ahmed

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Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt

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mohamed.aboshok@feng.bu.edu.eg

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0000-0001-5188-1854

First Name

Gehan

Last Name

Hamdy

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-

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Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt

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gehan.hamdy@feng.bu.edu.eg

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Cairo

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Gehan A. Hamdy

First Name

Osama

Last Name

El-Mahdy

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-

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Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt

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osama.alhenawy@feng.bu.edu.eg

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Cairo

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Osama O. El-Mahdy

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53

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2

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46375

Issue Date

2024-04-01

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2023-10-16

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2024-04-01

Page Start

110

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118

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3009-6049

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3009-6022

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https://erjsh.journals.ekb.eg/article_347607.html

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Engineering Research Journal (Shoubra)

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Nonlinear Finite Element Modeling of Wooden Elements Strengthened by FRP

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29 Dec 2024