FraMCoS 3 1998 Gifu, Japan

Probabilistic Study on the Tensile Strength of Multiple-FRP Tendons

This study analyzed the failure load of FRP multiple-tendon systems having a design strength of 130 tf, by using the weakest link model and the Monte Carlo method to examine the tensile strength characteristics of the systems. It was found…

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Abstract

This study analyzed the failure load of FRP multiple-tendon systems having a design strength of 130 tf, by using the weakest link model and the Monte Carlo method to examine the tensile strength characteristics of the systems. It was found that the mean value and the standard de- viation of a tension test could be simulated accurately by the Monte Carlo method with variations in the tensile stiffness. Accordingly, based on numerical analysis using this method, the authors examined the appropriate number of cables for tendon systems with a design strength of 130 tf, and how to evaluate the design strength of systems using different numbers of cables.