OasisLMS

This course is jointly sponsored by NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

This course will cover the design of GFRP reinforced concrete columns. This includes an overview of the design philosophy around GFRP reinforced columns and how to construct basic axial load-moment interaction diagrams. The specific requirements in ACI CODE 440.11 pertaining to columns will be discussed. And finally, detailing considerations for GFRP reinforced concrete columns will be presented. Additionally, this module will cover general considerations for structural analysis of GFRP reinforced concrete. First order and second order analysis of slender concrete columns is discussed as well as analysis methods for GFRP reinforced concrete frames that are allowed by ACI CODE 440.11. Topics also include moment redistribution in indeterminate GFRP reinforced concrete structures. Lastly, considerations for fire endurance of GFRP reinforced concrete elements will be highlighted. These include the specific requirements in ACI CODE 440.11 as well as recommendations in the commentary to the code on methods for achieving fire ratings.

1. Interpret the basic mechanics of GFRP reinforced concrete in combined axial compression and flexure; how it compares to steel reinforced concrete; and the associated code requirements.
2. Apply the basic principles presented to design columns reinforced with GFRP bars per the code requirements.
3. Use code requirements to analyze GFRP reinforced concrete structures.
4. Understand basic performance of GFRP reinforced concrete structures under fire and elevated temperatures.

Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.1 CEU (1.0 PDH).
Continuing Education Credit: 0.1 CEU (1.0 PDH)
Access Period: 180 days
Approved by AIA (LU/HSW) and ICC