Investigation of strength of a hybrid adhesive anchor system used in precast concrete welded repair applications subjected to tensile and eccentric shear loading
Abstract
A common precast industry repair for missing or misplaced connection plates is
the use of an adhesive anchor system to fasten repair plates to precast members.
Typically, the repair plate will experience elevated temperatures during the welding of the
loose erection plate to the repair plate. Limited testing and theoretical data are currently
available to provide design guidelines on how the elevated temperatures induced by
welding affect the behavior and capacity of the adhesive anchoring systems. This
dissertation outlines bond tests, eccentric shear tests, and a temperature investigation
performed using a hybrid adhesive system in precast concrete repair applications. In
addition, limited bond strength testing data using a high strength two-part epoxy adhesive
is also included. The overall aim of this work is to provide test data and guidance to the
industry and design professionals when designing adhesive anchoring systems for repair
applications exposed to welding.
Table of Contents
Introduction -- Experimental methods, materials and analytical predictions -- Evaluation of confined static tension tests -- Evaluation of eccentric shear load test specimens -- Evaluation of temperature gradient test specimens -- Recommendations, conclusions, and future work -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Appendix C
Degree
Ph.D.