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Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento de uma técnica de incremento da resistência e da rigidez à flexão de ligações de elementos de concreto pré-moldado, com aplicação de laminados de polímero reforçado com fibra de carbono (PRFC). O procedimento adotado consiste na colagem dos laminados de PRFC em entalhes no concreto de cobrimento, de acordo com a técnica conhecida como \"near-surface mounted\" (NSM), de modo a incorporar à ligação novos elementos resistentes à tração. Para solidarizar a ligação e possibilitar a transferência de esforços de compressão entre os elementos de concreto existentes, preenchem-se os espaços vazios (grauteamento) com argamassa fluida à base de cimento Portland. Foram desenvolvidos modelos em escala reduzida, com o intuito de representar os mecanismos resistentes de uma ligação viga-pilar composta por encaixe de dente Gerber e consolo, com uso de chumbador, almofada de apoio e graute. Esse tipo de ligação é muito utilizado na construção de galpões e tem, na sua concepção original, comportamento essencialmente de articulação. Em uma etapa preliminar, realizaram-se ensaios para a caracterização da aderência segundo a configuração de reforço proposta. Os resultados dessa análise subsidiaram a fixação do comprimento de laminado a ancorar e a escolha do tipo de resina a empregar para colagem do reforço. Os modelos representativos da técnica de reforço proposta foram preparados, cada um deles, pela montagem de um elemento de pilar-consolo com elementos de viga nos respectivos chumbadores e almofadas. Foram também preparados modelos de referência para o estudo da influência da almofada de apoio e do grauteamento no comportamento resistente e da deformabilidade da ligação. Nesses modelos, as juntas eram perfeitamente conjugadas, isto é, os trechos de viga foram concretados com um elemento pré-moldado de pilar-consolo posicionado dentro da fôrma, sem disposição de almofadas. Todos os modelos de ligação foram reforçados e submetidos a ensaios estáticos. Esses ensaios consistiram na aplicação de carregamento cíclico alternado de curta duração, solicitando-se os modelos a momento fletor positivo ou negativo. Este trabalho também apresenta procedimento executivo de ensaios dinâmicos para avaliação da rigidez dos modelos de ligação em três condições: modelo íntegro reforçado, modelo reforçado fissurado (após aplicação de carregamento de aproximadamente 30% do carregamento de ruptura da ligação, em ensaio estático) e modelo reforçado rompido. Com o reforço, a ligação apresentou comportamento semi-rígido e adquiriu resistência à flexão compatível à de estrutura monolítica armada com barras de PRF. / This work presents the development of a technique for flexural strengthening and stiffness increasing of precast beam-to-column connections by the embedding of FRP strips into grooves made on the concrete cover. According to this technique, the tension in the connection is transferred by the Near-Surface Mounted (NSM) FRP strips. To allow the transference of compression efforts among the concrete elements, the empty spaces are filled out with grout. Small-scale specimens were developed to represent the resistant mechanisms of pined beam-to-column connection composed by elastomeric cushion and dowels. Preliminary experimental tests on bond behavior of NSM strips were carried out. The results analysis conducted the decision about the adhesive type and bond length to be employed in the beam-to-column connection specimens. Each specimen was made of the assembly of a column section connected to beam sections through their respective dowels and cushions. The connection specimens were reinforced by embedding CFRP strips in the lateral concrete cover and filling out the spaces between beams and column. In addition, control specimens were prepared to study the influence of the cushion and grout in the connection performance. In those models, the joints were conjugated perfectly, which means that the beam sections were laid inside the wooden forms and cast together with a precast column section with no cushions between them. Experimental static and dynamic tests were done. The tests results show that strengthened connection exhibits semi-rigid behavior and acquires flexural strength compatible to monolithic structure reinforced with FRP bars.

Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento de uma técnica de incremento da resistência e da rigidez à flexão de ligações de elementos de concreto pré-moldado, com aplicação de laminados de polímero reforçado com fibra de carbono (PRFC). O procedimento adotado consiste na colagem dos laminados de PRFC em entalhes no concreto de cobrimento, de acordo com a técnica conhecida como \"near-surface mounted\" (NSM), de modo a incorporar à ligação novos elementos resistentes à tração. Para solidarizar a ligação e possibilitar a transferência de esforços de compressão entre os elementos de concreto existentes, preenchem-se os espaços vazios (grauteamento) com argamassa fluida à base de cimento Portland. Foram desenvolvidos modelos em escala reduzida, com o intuito de representar os mecanismos resistentes de uma ligação viga-pilar composta por encaixe de dente Gerber e consolo, com uso de chumbador, almofada de apoio e graute. Esse tipo de ligação é muito utilizado na construção de galpões e tem, na sua concepção original, comportamento essencialmente de articulação. Em uma etapa preliminar, realizaram-se ensaios para a caracterização da aderência segundo a configuração de reforço proposta. Os resultados dessa análise subsidiaram a fixação do comprimento de laminado a ancorar e a escolha do tipo de resina a empregar para colagem do reforço. Os modelos representativos da técnica de reforço proposta foram preparados, cada um deles, pela montagem de um elemento de pilar-consolo com elementos de viga nos respectivos chumbadores e almofadas. Foram também preparados modelos de referência para o estudo da influência da almofada de apoio e do grauteamento no comportamento resistente e da deformabilidade da ligação. Nesses modelos, as juntas eram perfeitamente conjugadas, isto é, os trechos de viga foram concretados com um elemento pré-moldado de pilar-consolo posicionado dentro da fôrma, sem disposição de almofadas. Todos os modelos de ligação foram reforçados e submetidos a ensaios estáticos. Esses ensaios consistiram na aplicação de carregamento cíclico alternado de curta duração, solicitando-se os modelos a momento fletor positivo ou negativo. Este trabalho também apresenta procedimento executivo de ensaios dinâmicos para avaliação da rigidez dos modelos de ligação em três condições: modelo íntegro reforçado, modelo reforçado fissurado (após aplicação de carregamento de aproximadamente 30% do carregamento de ruptura da ligação, em ensaio estático) e modelo reforçado rompido. Com o reforço, a ligação apresentou comportamento semi-rígido e adquiriu resistência à flexão compatível à de estrutura monolítica armada com barras de PRF. / This work presents the development of a technique for flexural strengthening and stiffness increasing of precast beam-to-column connections by the embedding of FRP strips into grooves made on the concrete cover. According to this technique, the tension in the connection is transferred by the Near-Surface Mounted (NSM) FRP strips. To allow the transference of compression efforts among the concrete elements, the empty spaces are filled out with grout. Small-scale specimens were developed to represent the resistant mechanisms of pined beam-to-column connection composed by elastomeric cushion and dowels. Preliminary experimental tests on bond behavior of NSM strips were carried out. The results analysis conducted the decision about the adhesive type and bond length to be employed in the beam-to-column connection specimens. Each specimen was made of the assembly of a column section connected to beam sections through their respective dowels and cushions. The connection specimens were reinforced by embedding CFRP strips in the lateral concrete cover and filling out the spaces between beams and column. In addition, control specimens were prepared to study the influence of the cushion and grout in the connection performance. In those models, the joints were conjugated perfectly, which means that the beam sections were laid inside the wooden forms and cast together with a precast column section with no cushions between them. Experimental static and dynamic tests were done. The tests results show that strengthened connection exhibits semi-rigid behavior and acquires flexural strength compatible to monolithic structure reinforced with FRP bars.

Meaning has been established pervasively as a central concept throughout disciplines that were involved in cognitive revolution. Its metaphoric usage comes to be, first and foremost, through the interpreter’s constraint: representational relationships and contents are considered to be in the “eye” or mind of the observer and shared properties among observers themselves are knowable through interlinguistic phenomena, such as translation. Despite the instability of meaning in relation to its underdetermination by reference, it can be a tertium comparationis or “third comparator” for extended human cognition if gauged through invariants that exist in transfer processes such as translation, as all languages and cultures are rooted in pan-human experience and, thus, share and express species-specific ontology. Meaning, seen as a cognitive competence, does not stop outside of the body but extends, depends, and partners with other agents and the environment. A novel approach for exploring the transfer properties of some constituent items of the original natural semantic metalanguage in English, that is, semantic primitives, is presented: FrameNet’s semantic frames, evoked by the primes SEE and FEEL, were extracted from EuroParl, a parallel corpus that allows for the automatic word alignment of items with their synonyms. Large Ontology Multilingual Extraction was used. Afterward, following the Semantic Mirrors Method, a procedure that consists back-translating into source language, a translatological examination of translated and original versions of items was performed. A fully automated pipeline was designed and tested, with the purpose of exploring associated frame shifts and, thus, beginning a research agenda on their alleged universality as linguistic features of translation, which will be complemented with and contrasted against further massive feedback through a citizen science approach, as well as cognitive and neurophysiological examinations. Additionally, an embodied account of frame semantics is proposed.

Arbeitswissenschaftliche digitale Menschmodelle werden als Werkzeuge virtueller Ergonomie zur Gestaltung menschengerechter Produkte und Arbeitsplätze genutzt. Der bislang nur qualitativ beschriebene Praxiseinsatz wird durch theoretische Analysen und eine empirische Studie systematisiert und darauf aufbauend werden die Schwachstellen der Systeme erörtert. Ein wesentlicher Ansatzpunkt für Weiterentwicklungen ist die Erarbeitung ergonomischer Bewertungsverfahren bzw. -modelle, insbesondere für Belastungen aufgrund von Bewegungen. Digitale Menschmodelle bieten das Potenzial, aus simulierten Bewegungsdaten und den damit zusammenhängenden Belastungen eine Bewertung der Arbeitsvorgänge zu generieren. In dieser Arbeit wird daher ein neues arbeitswissenschaftliches Bewertungsmodell für muskuläre Beanspruchungen erforscht, d.h. methodisch hergeleitet und evaluiert. Dazu ist ein Versuchsstand zur Standardisierung und Belastungserzeugung notwendig. In der darauffolgenden Laborstudie werden die Belastungsparameter statischer Momentanteil, Winkelgeschwindigkeit und Momentrichtung variiert und die daraus entstehende Veränderung der muskulären Beanspruchung von Probanden erforscht. Ein dafür benötigtes, neues Verfahren zur Normalisierung wird vorgestellt. Die Laborstudie zeigt, dass der statische Momentanteil linear steigend mit der Arbeitsbeanspruchung zusammenhängt. Die durchschnittliche Winkelgeschwindigkeit beeinflusst die Arbeitsbeanspruchung je nach Muskeltyp entweder linear steigend oder ohne Zusammenhang. / Digital human models for human factors are used as tools for virtual ergonomics and the design of products and workplaces. In this work the use of the systems is analysed with theoretical models and an empirical study. Therefore, disadvantages of the systems are identified. A main idea for further developments is the research on ergonomic approaches and models, especially for movements and the strain caused by movements. Digital human models are capable to assess work processes based on data from simulations. In this work a new human factors orientated rating model for muscular strains is developed and evaluated. A test stand generates and standardizes the stress. In a laboratory survey the stress parameters are analysed. The variation of the static torque part, the angular velocity and the torque direction cause changes in the muscular strains. Hence, these muscular strains are measured electromyographically. A new normalisation method, the normalized standard movement, is introduced. The survey shows the existence of a correlation of static torque part and work strain. Depending on the muscle type, the angular velocity either affects the work strain linear increasing or does not affect it.

Buscou-se por meio desta pesquisa avaliar a eficiência do reforço de ligações viga-pilar em estruturas de concreto pré-moldado. A técnica de reforço utilizada consiste na colagem de laminados de Polímero Reforçado com Fibra de Carbono (PRFC) em entalhes no concreto de cobrimento. Trata-se de uma técnica desenvolvida há cerca de dez anos, que apresentou, em pesquisas, desempenho superior às alternativas de colagem externa de mantas e laminados no tocante a reforço à flexão. Nenhuma referência ao uso desta ou de qualquer outra técnica para o reforço de ligações viga-pilar de estruturas pré-moldadas foi encontrada na pesquisa bibliográfica realizada. Entretanto, considera-se importante que esta opção seja apreciada ao se verificar comportamento insatisfatório de uma estrutura, haja vista a importância das ligações em seu desempenho global. Dado o caráter da pesquisa e o ineditismo da proposta, realizou-se um estudo experimental diversificado. Um ensaio piloto em modelo reduzido de pórtico com elementos de pilar e viga pré-moldados foi realizado. Por meio deste ensaio, verificou-se que o reforço promoveu significativa redução no deslocamento vertical da viga. Embora os resultados tenham sido promissores, destaca-se que o modelo reduzido impôs limitações, em relação ao comprimento para colagem do laminado e à distância do laminado ao canto da viga, que contribuíram para o seu arrancamento prematuro em uma das ligações. Realizou-se um ensaio em um modelo de ligação em escala real reforçado a momento fletor negativo e positivo. Em relação ao momento negativo, se alcançou um aumento de cerca de 100% na rigidez do modelo. Realizaram-se ensaios experimentais estáticos e dinâmicos em três modelos de pórtico cuja viga tinha escala real. Os resultados destes ensaios comprovaram a eficiência do reforço das ligações no aumento da sua rigidez , da frequência natural do pórtico e da resistência da estrutura. Observou-se também que o reforço promoveu redução da solicitação das armaduras principais da ligação. A simulação numérica dos ensaios dinâmicos permitiu a determinação indireta da rigidez das ligações de modo satisfatório e subsidiou a adoção de apoios elásticos na simulação dos ensaios estáticos que permitiram expandir a análise dos resultados experimentais em relação à fissuração e à distribuição de tensões. Por meio desta pesquisa comprovou-se a possibilidade de emprego da técnica de reforço proposta para a reabilitação de estruturas com deficiência relacionadas ao estado limite ultimo, já que o aumento de resistência foi alcançado, e também relacionadas aos estados limites de serviço, uma vez que as estruturas reforçadas apresentaram menores deslocamentos verticais e maiores frequências naturais. Destaca-se ainda uso eficiente da experimentação dinâmica que se prestou não somente à obtenção dos parâmetros modais da estrutura, mas também a uma avaliação realista das condições de contorno dos ensaios estáticos. / In this research, the strengthening of beam-to-column connections in precast concrete structures is evaluated. The strengthening technique used is internationally known as Near-Surface-Mounted and involves the bonding of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) strips into slits made in concrete cover. There are no references about the use of this or any else technique in the strengthening of connections in precast structures however it could be an option when the structure presents an unsatisfactory behavior. Because of the innovative characteristic of the purpose, experimental tests are required. A pilot test was performed in a frame with reduced dimensions. The frame had initially pinned connections that were strengthened. The strengthening provided a reduction in the beam deflection and the recovery of the initial stiffness of the frame. Although the promising results, the frame dimensions imposed limitations in relation to the strips bonding length and to the distance to the beam edge that contributed to the premature failure by splitting of strips and concrete. It was also performed a test in a strengthened semi-rigid connection. An increase in the connection stiffness was observed. Experimental static and dynamic tests were performed on three real scaled frame models. The results of these tests demonstrated the effectiveness of the strengthening in the increasing of stiffness, natural frequency and strength of the frame. It was also observed that the strengthening reduced the reinforcement strain. The numerical simulation of the dynamic tests allowed the indirect determination of the connections stiffness and supported the definition of boundary conditions in the simulation of the static tests that allowed a better understanding in relation to cracking and stress distribution. Through this research it was confirmed that the strengthening technique proposed is useful for rehabilitation of structures with disabilities related to ultimate limit state, since the increase in resistance was achieved, and also related to the serviceability limit states, since strengthened structures presented lower vertical displacements and higher natural frequencies. It is highlighted that the dynamic tests were important not only to obtain the modal parameters of the structure, but also to evaluate the real boundary conditions of the static tests.

Ce présent travail concerne les aspects de la réparation et du renforcement des ouvrages utilisant des matériaux composites et plus particulièrement, il traite le cas des poutres en béton endommagées. La méthode de renforcement des ouvrages en béton par collage de matériaux composites est une pratique qui connaît actuellement un essor important. Dans cette optique, on propose d’apporter une contribution à l’analyse du comportement des poutres endommagées en béton par matériaux composites. La nouvelle méthode de renforcement interne NSM (Near Surface Mounted) consiste en l’insertion de bandes de Polymères Renforcées de Fibres (PRF) dans des engravures préparées préalablement dans le béton d'enrobage des surfaces tendues, remplies de résines époxydiques pour fixation. Pour construire un système renforcé de NSM efficace, les armatures en PRF doivent être en mesure de transférer ses efforts longitudinaux développés à l'élément de flexion en béton armé afin d'assurer l’action du composite, avec une compatibilité de déformation des matériaux. Les spécimens testés sont composés de poutres coutres avec une section rectangulaire de (100 mm x180 mm) et une longueur de 1300 mm renforcés avec PRFC-NSM. D’autres spécimens de poutres rectangulaires ont été testés avec une section de 200 mm x 400 mm et une longueur de 2300 mm, les renforts en PRF utilisés sont des plats ou des joncs. Les paramètres étudiés dans ce travail concernent la classe de résistance en compression, le taux de renfort, le type de composite et le degré d’endommagement. L’étude expérimentale sur le comportement des poutres endommagées puis renforcées sollicitées en flexion 4 points a dévoilé beaucoup de critères de performances en termes de ductilité, de rigidité et de capacité portante. Une modélisation analytique a été menée afin de comparer les réponses moment-courbure analytiques avec celles obtenues expérimentalement. Une fois cette modélisation validée, l’approche analytique a été couplée avec la méthode des plans d’expériences dans le but d’évaluer l’influence de différents paramètres et leurs interactions tels que le type de renfort (carbone, Joncs, aramide), le taux d’armatures passives et de renfort et la classe de résistance sur les réponses concernant la capacité portante et la ductilité des poutres renforcées. / This work deals with aspects of repair and reinforcement of structures and in particular, it deals with the case of damaged concrete beams. The method of reinforcing concrete structures by adhesive bonding of composite materials is a practice which is currently undergoing a major expansion. In this context, we propose to contribute to the analysis of the behavior of damaged concrete beams by composite materials. The new NSM (Near Surface Mounted) internal reinforcement method consists of the insertion of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (PRFC) strips in pre-prepared etchings in the encapsulation concrete of stretched surfaces filled with epoxy resins for fixing. To build an effective NSM reinforced system, FRP reinforcements must be able to transfer its developed longitudinal forces to the reinforced concrete flexure element to ensure the action of the composite with material deformation compatibility. The specimens tested consist of beams with a rectangular section (100 mm x 180 mm) and a length of 1300 mm reinforced with PRFC-NSM. Other specimens of rectangular beams were tested with a section of 400 mm x 800 mm and a length of 2300 mm, the FRP reinforcements used were either plates or rods. The parameters studied in this work concern the strength of the concrete, the reinforcement rate, the type of composite, the degree of damage. The experimental study on the behavior of damaged beams, then reinforced and subjected to bending, revealed many performance criteria in terms of ductility, stiffness and bearing capacity. Analytical modeling coupled with the experimental design method was carried out in order to evaluate the responses of the beams tested according to the interaction of the different parameters such as the reinforcement type (carbon, joncs, aramid), the Passive and reinforcement rates and strength class of reinforced beams.

Cette thèse s’intéresse à l’efficacité des renforcements par matériaux composites à base de fibres carbone (CFRP : Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) par la technique NSM (Near Surface Mounted ; réalisation d’engravures sur la surface du béton) pour requalifier les structures corrodées. Elle est composée d’une partie expérimentale et d’une partie modélisation par la méthode des Eléments Finis (EF). La technique NSM consiste à réaliser des engravures sur la surface du béton où sont insérés les joncs de carbone rendus adhérents par remplissage d’une résine époxy. Les éléments étudiés dans cette thèse sont des poutres en béton armé naturellement corrodées pendant 28 années d’exposition à un environnement salin. Dans cette thèse, nous nous intéressons aux modes de rupture et à la capacité portante à la fois : en flexion et à l’effort tranchant. Le degré de corrosion a été mesuré par la méthode de perte de masses locales après la fin des essais mécaniques sur les barres longitudinales ainsi que sur les cadres d’effort tranchant. La première partie présente les résultats expérimentaux obtenus sur une poutre corrodée et une poutre témoin réparée ou renforcée en flexion par un jonc de carbone de 6 mm de diamètre inséré dans la surface tendue par la technique NSM. Les essais ont pour objectif d’étudier la capacité portante, la flèche à la ruine, la rigidité en flexion et le mode de ruine des deux poutres afin de vérifier l’efficacité du renforcement ou de la réparation... La seconde partie présente les résultats expérimentaux obtenus sur des poutres courtes permettant de mettre en avant la résistance vis à vis de l’effort tranchant. A partir des poutres longues testées dans la première partie, deux poutres courtes corrodées et deux poutres courtes témoins sont extraites. Une poutre courte corrodée et une poutre témoin sont réparées ou renforcées en flexion et une poutre corrodée et une poutre témoin sont en plus réparées ou renforcées vis-à-vis à l’effort tranchant par des joncs de carbone de 6 mm de diamètre par la technique NSM. L’éventuel glissement des armatures longitudinales sur les appuis a été mesuré durant les essais de flexion 3 points. Les résultats expérimentaux montrent que la corrosion des armatures longitudinales et la corrosion des cadres d’effort tranchant n’affectent pas le mode de ruine et modifient très peu les capacités portantes. La réparation vis-à-vis de l’effort tranchant avec la technique NSM change le mode de ruine de la formation d’une fissure diagonale due au glissement des barres d’acier tendues, à la formation d’une large fissure de flexion à mi-travée suivie de l’écrasement du béton comprimé... La troisième partie s’intéresse à la modélisation par la méthode de modélisation par EF du comportement global en flexion. Une première approche 2D est élaborée avec le code FEMIX développé à l’Université de Minho par le professeur Barros. Cinq poutres sont modélisées : 3 corrodées dont une réparée par la technique NSM et 2 témoins dont une renforcée par la technique NSM. La modélisation par EF donne de bons résultats sauf dans le cas de la poutre corrodée réparée dont le mode de ruine est non conventionnel (séparation du béton d’enrobage)... La quatrième et dernière partie est consacrée à l’étude numérique des poutres courtes. Quatre poutres sont modélisées : 2 corrodées réparées dont une réparée vis-à-vis de l’effort tranchant et 2 témoins renforcées dont une renforcée vis-à-vis de l’effort tranchant. La modélisation par EF est faite en 3D en utilisant le code FEMIX. Les résultats numériques reproduisent correctement les aspects importants du comportement force-flèche ainsi que les modes de fissuration à la ruine pour les poutres réparées vis-à-vis de l’effort tranchant ou non. / The thesis is composed of an experimental and Finite Element Modeling (FEM) study, investigating the effectiveness of the (Near Surface Mounted CFRP rods technique (NSM)) on the corroded RC beams. In the NSM technique, the CFRP rods are placed inside pre-cut grooves and are bonded to the concrete with epoxy adhesive. The thesis studies the failure modes and the mechanical performance of the corroded RC beams due to steel corrosion and finally, the prediction of the mechanical behaviour of the repaired corroded RC beams using nonlinear models based on FE numerical modelling. The corroded RC beams studied here in this study were exposed to natural corrosion for more than 28 years. The first part includes experimental results which were obtained on two beams: (one corroded and one control beams, both are 3 metres long) repaired or strengthened in bending with one 6-mm-diameter NSM CFRP rod. The beams were tested in a three-point bending test up to failure. Overall stiffness was studied. Ultimate capacity, ductility and failure modes were also reviewed. Finally some comparisons were made between repaired and non-repaired beams in order to assess the effectiveness of the NSM technique... The second part discusses the experimental results of two short corroded beams, which were tested under three-point bending until failure, along with two short control beams of the same characteristics (age, length and cross-section). One RC corroded deep beam was repaired in bending and the other one was repaired in both bending and shear with NSM CFRP rods. After the beams had been tested up to failure, the main steel bars and the stirrups were extracted from the beams and the loss of mass was measured and plotted for both the longitudinal and transverse reinforcement. The slip of tensile reinforcement at the end of the beams was also measured during the tests. The effect of corrosion and the effect of repairing with CFRP NSM rods in bending and shear on the behaviour of deep beams are discussed. Experimental results showed that both corroded and control deep beams repaired only in bending failed due to shear failure mode(diagonal tension failure), while corroded and control beams repaired in both bending and shear failed due to concrete crushing. The test results also showed that the corrosion of both longitudinal and transversal reinforcement hardly modified the mechanical response of deep beams... The third part shows experimental results and numerical modelling results of 2D finite element model using the FEMIX computer code were obtained on five, 3-metre-long beams: three corroded RC beams and two control beams. Two beams, one corroded and one control were repaired or strengthened in bending with NSM CFRP rod and were then tested in three-point bending up to failure. The FE numerical modelling results from FEMIX were compatible with the experimental ones except for the repaired corroded beam, for which a three-dimensional model using the commercial software ABAQUS was required... Finally, the last part presents 3D numerical modelling results in terms of load-deflection curves, and failure modes for 4 short corroded beams: two corroded beams and two control beams, half of the beams were let repaired or strengthened in bending only with NSM CFRP rods while the others were repaired or strengthened in both bending and shear with NSM technique. Results showed that the FE model was able to capture the main aspects of the experimental load-deflection curves of the RC beams, moreover it has presented the experimental failure modes and FE numerical modelling crack patterns and both gave similar results for both shear-repaired and non-shear repaired beams, three dimensional crack patterns were produced for shear-repaired beams in order to investigate the splitting cracks occurred at the middle of the beams and near the support.

Buscou-se por meio desta pesquisa avaliar a eficiência do reforço de ligações viga-pilar em estruturas de concreto pré-moldado. A técnica de reforço utilizada consiste na colagem de laminados de Polímero Reforçado com Fibra de Carbono (PRFC) em entalhes no concreto de cobrimento. Trata-se de uma técnica desenvolvida há cerca de dez anos, que apresentou, em pesquisas, desempenho superior às alternativas de colagem externa de mantas e laminados no tocante a reforço à flexão. Nenhuma referência ao uso desta ou de qualquer outra técnica para o reforço de ligações viga-pilar de estruturas pré-moldadas foi encontrada na pesquisa bibliográfica realizada. Entretanto, considera-se importante que esta opção seja apreciada ao se verificar comportamento insatisfatório de uma estrutura, haja vista a importância das ligações em seu desempenho global. Dado o caráter da pesquisa e o ineditismo da proposta, realizou-se um estudo experimental diversificado. Um ensaio piloto em modelo reduzido de pórtico com elementos de pilar e viga pré-moldados foi realizado. Por meio deste ensaio, verificou-se que o reforço promoveu significativa redução no deslocamento vertical da viga. Embora os resultados tenham sido promissores, destaca-se que o modelo reduzido impôs limitações, em relação ao comprimento para colagem do laminado e à distância do laminado ao canto da viga, que contribuíram para o seu arrancamento prematuro em uma das ligações. Realizou-se um ensaio em um modelo de ligação em escala real reforçado a momento fletor negativo e positivo. Em relação ao momento negativo, se alcançou um aumento de cerca de 100% na rigidez do modelo. Realizaram-se ensaios experimentais estáticos e dinâmicos em três modelos de pórtico cuja viga tinha escala real. Os resultados destes ensaios comprovaram a eficiência do reforço das ligações no aumento da sua rigidez , da frequência natural do pórtico e da resistência da estrutura. Observou-se também que o reforço promoveu redução da solicitação das armaduras principais da ligação. A simulação numérica dos ensaios dinâmicos permitiu a determinação indireta da rigidez das ligações de modo satisfatório e subsidiou a adoção de apoios elásticos na simulação dos ensaios estáticos que permitiram expandir a análise dos resultados experimentais em relação à fissuração e à distribuição de tensões. Por meio desta pesquisa comprovou-se a possibilidade de emprego da técnica de reforço proposta para a reabilitação de estruturas com deficiência relacionadas ao estado limite ultimo, já que o aumento de resistência foi alcançado, e também relacionadas aos estados limites de serviço, uma vez que as estruturas reforçadas apresentaram menores deslocamentos verticais e maiores frequências naturais. Destaca-se ainda uso eficiente da experimentação dinâmica que se prestou não somente à obtenção dos parâmetros modais da estrutura, mas também a uma avaliação realista das condições de contorno dos ensaios estáticos. / In this research, the strengthening of beam-to-column connections in precast concrete structures is evaluated. The strengthening technique used is internationally known as Near-Surface-Mounted and involves the bonding of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) strips into slits made in concrete cover. There are no references about the use of this or any else technique in the strengthening of connections in precast structures however it could be an option when the structure presents an unsatisfactory behavior. Because of the innovative characteristic of the purpose, experimental tests are required. A pilot test was performed in a frame with reduced dimensions. The frame had initially pinned connections that were strengthened. The strengthening provided a reduction in the beam deflection and the recovery of the initial stiffness of the frame. Although the promising results, the frame dimensions imposed limitations in relation to the strips bonding length and to the distance to the beam edge that contributed to the premature failure by splitting of strips and concrete. It was also performed a test in a strengthened semi-rigid connection. An increase in the connection stiffness was observed. Experimental static and dynamic tests were performed on three real scaled frame models. The results of these tests demonstrated the effectiveness of the strengthening in the increasing of stiffness, natural frequency and strength of the frame. It was also observed that the strengthening reduced the reinforcement strain. The numerical simulation of the dynamic tests allowed the indirect determination of the connections stiffness and supported the definition of boundary conditions in the simulation of the static tests that allowed a better understanding in relation to cracking and stress distribution. Through this research it was confirmed that the strengthening technique proposed is useful for rehabilitation of structures with disabilities related to ultimate limit state, since the increase in resistance was achieved, and also related to the serviceability limit states, since strengthened structures presented lower vertical displacements and higher natural frequencies. It is highlighted that the dynamic tests were important not only to obtain the modal parameters of the structure, but also to evaluate the real boundary conditions of the static tests.

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