Manufacturing And Testing a Fiber-reinforced Polymer Beam-to- Column Connector

Authors

Patrick J. Sedivy, Brigham Young University
Dr. Fernando S. Fonseca, Brigham Young University

Keywords

pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer, FRP, beams and columns

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

Pultruded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) structures are an attractive alternative to steel which is corrosive and heavy. However, FRP beams and columns cannot be connected using conventional methods such as bolting or welding. Anthony G. Cockbain demonstrated the potential of a monolithic sleeve connector.1 Although Cockbain’s research showed much promise for the sleeve connector, there were still several problems. The manufacturing process was extremely labor intensive and the connector needed to be stronger.

Recommended Citation

Sedivy, Patrick J. and Fonseca, Dr. Fernando S. (2014) "Manufacturing And Testing a Fiber-reinforced Polymer Beam-to- Column Connector," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 76.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/76