Walaa Ahmad Al Yahia

Mrs. Walaa Ahmad Al Yahia


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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17 June 2024 in Fibers
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NSNadim Shbeeb
Nadim Shbeeb
WBWasim Barham
Wasim Barham
WYWalaa Ahmad Al Yahia
Walaa Ahmad Al Yahia
In this paper, the flexural performance of the Engineering Cementitious Composite (ECC)-concrete composite beam hybrid reinforced by steel and Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bars is assessed using nonlinear finite element analysis. The concrete damage plasticity model is used to model the nonlinear behavior of ECC and concrete materials. A perfect bond is assumed at the interface surface between the ECC and concrete. The validity of the numerical model is established through comparison with a previously published experimental study (overall error of about 5.4%). Consequently, the developed model is utilized to consider the effect of hybrid (FRP/steel) tensile reinforcement ratio, thickness of the ECC layer, type of FRP bars, and compressive strength of concrete on the flexure performance. It was evident from the results that the ratio of hybrid (FRP/steel) tensile reinforcement should be carefully chosen to achieve an adequate balance between ductility and carrying load capacity. Additionally, the thickness of the ECC layer plays a crucial role in controlling the hybrid reinforcement’s tensile ratio to prevent rapid failure following the yielding of steel rebars within the ECC layer. Furthermore, the type of FRP bars used in the hybrid reinforcement has influenced the flexural behavior of the composite beam. Conversely, increasing the compressive strength of the concrete has minimal impact on enhancing the mechanical characteristics of the beams, even when considering a change in the type of FRP bars.