18620331. FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER CONCRETE BOND TESTING FRAME simplified abstract (KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS)

FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER CONCRETE BOND TESTING FRAME

Organization Name

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

Inventor(s)

Faisal Muhammad Mukhtar of Dhahran (SA)

FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER CONCRETE BOND TESTING FRAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18620331 titled 'FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER CONCRETE BOND TESTING FRAME

• • Simplified Explanation:**

The patent application describes a loading frame for fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-concrete bond tests, consisting of a standing guide tower, a base section, and a loading beam. The frame allows for the application of testing loads during bond tests, with reduced secondary forces.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**
• Loading frame for FRP-concrete bond tests
• Standing guide tower perpendicular to base section
• Loading beam with sliding end for height adjustment
• Engagement between beam and tower reduces secondary forces
• Mobile frame compatible with existing testing devices

• • Potential Applications:**

The loading frame can be used in research laboratories, construction companies, and material testing facilities for conducting FRP-concrete bond tests.

• • Problems Solved:**

The loading frame addresses the need for a stable and efficient method of applying testing loads during FRP-concrete bond tests, while minimizing secondary forces that could affect test results.

• • Benefits:**
• Enhanced stability during bond tests
• Reduced secondary forces for more accurate results
• Compatibility with existing testing devices for added convenience

• • Commercial Applications:**

The loading frame can be utilized in the construction industry for quality control of FRP-concrete structures, in research facilities for material testing, and in academic institutions for studying bond performance.

• • Questions about FRP-concrete bond tests:**

1. How does the loading frame improve the accuracy of FRP-concrete bond tests?

  - The loading frame reduces secondary forces, ensuring more precise test results.

2. What are the potential applications of FRP-concrete bond tests in the construction industry?

  - FRP-concrete bond tests can be used for quality control and performance evaluation of structures.

Original Abstract Submitted

A loading frame for fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-concrete bond tests includes a standing guide tower, a base section, and a loading beam. The standing guide tower is perpendicularly mounted to the base section. A testing load is applied to the loading beam when performing a series of FRP-concrete bond tests. A sliding end of the loading beam is positioned into a channel within the standing guide tower allowing the loading beam to be positioned at a preferred height. The engagement between the loading beam and the standing guide tower reduces secondary forces. The loading frame is mobile and may also be used with existing testing devices and systems used to perform the series of FRP-concrete bond tests.