Upgrading Compressive Strength of Concrete Column Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer

In recent years, the use of externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) has become increasingly popular for civil infrastructure applications. The Carbon fiber reinforced polymer has significantly enhanced the strength and ductility of concrete by forming perfect adhesive bond between concrete and the wrapping material. The main objective of this project is to study the effect of reinforced concrete short column confined with FRPC on strength parameter. The experimental program will includes number of reinforced concrete specimens which will consist of unwrapped and wrapped circular column .The study will be establish through the results in terms of ultimate axial strength, axial and lateral strain. The experimental results will show that for reinforced concrete specimens the significantly increase the confinement effectiveness when compare with wrapped reinforced concrete column specimens.