TG5.1 - FRP Reinforcement for concrete structures

The main objectives of TG5.1 are:

• The elaboration of design guidelines in accordance with the design format of the fib Model Code for Concrete Structures 2010 (“fib MC2010”) and Eurocode 2.
• Link with other initiatives regarding material testing and characterisation & development of standard test methods.
• Participation in the international forum in the field of advanced composite reinforcement, stimulating the use of FRP for concrete structures.
• Guidance on practical execution of concrete structures reinforced/prestressed/strengthened by FRP.

Convener
Stijn Matthys

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TG5.2 - Reinforcing steels and systems

fib Task Group 5.2 (TG5.2) will consider all aspects related to reinforcing steels and systems from design to manufacturing, testing and final installation, use and maintenance. It will initially address several topics considered high priority. TG5.2 will create sub-groups to work on particular subjects.

Areas of interest:

• review of the reinforcing steel grades available on the market (strength, ductility, bond, fatigue, durability properties) and relevant concrete structure design codes;
• manual for reinforcing materials and systems;
• technical report on fabrication of reinforcement;
• state of the knowledge on the bond properties of reinforcing steels;
• state of the knowledge on the fatigue resistance properties of reinforcing steels.

Convener
Paul Gregory

Co-Convener
Ladin Camci

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TG5.3 - Prestressing materials and systems

Since Eugène Freyssinet’s first of use high-strength steel wire for prestressing concrete in the late 1920s, there have been many changes in prestressing systems used around the world. Current systems bear little resemblance to many of the older methods used in the past. Designers and contractors need information regarding these historical practices and materials to evaluate existing prestressed concrete in need of repair and to determine effective strategies to extend service life and enhance performance. Further, as new technologies are developed, they are often used in some countries but not in others.

Task Group 5.3 (TG5.3) has established two goals: 1) to develop a state-of-the-art report describing the evolution and development of prestressing systems and to identify recent innovations and advances, and 2) to develop a new bulletin that provides recommendations for the installation of post-tensioning systems.

Convener
Tommaso Ciccone

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TG5.4 - Recommendations for ground anchor systems

The overall motivation of Task Group 5.4 (TG5.4) is to establish a modern recommendation for the qualification of ground anchor systems.

The main objective of TG5.4 is to prepare a bulletin entitled “Recommendation for ground anchor systems” based on and updating earlier documents such as the “Recommendations for the design and construction of ground anchors”, 1996. The recommendations will include significant content for qualification of ground anchor systems covering prestressed permanent and temporary anchors.

Convener
Hermann Weiher

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TG5.5 - Cables for cable-supported bridges

fib Bulletin 30, "Acceptance of stay cable systems using prestressing steels", was published in 2005. Since then, extradosed bridges, a bridge typology that is placed between cable-stayed bridges and ordinary girder bridges, became more and more popular. While extradosed bridges were already known at the time of publication of Bulletin 30, the knowledge was not enough to include this typology into the document.

Additionally, after more than seven years, there is a general request from system suppliers, designers and authorities to update the current document so new stay cable system/solutions, applications, acquired knowledge, installation methods, etc. are discussed and included in a new document version.

The goal of Task Group 5.5 (TG5.5) is to update the current recommendation document so extradosed bridges are fully included (e.g. loading over SLS design, loading over ULS design, design & detailing, construction, initial type testing, etc.).

Convener
Werner Brand

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TG5.6 - Behaviour under cryogenic conditions

The growing worldwide use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has seen the development of significant LNG storage tank facilities for LNG exporters and importers. These massive storage tanks are essential for receiving and safe storage of the liquid gas. Despite this, the last FIP publication on prestressed concrete under cryogenic conditions dates back to 1988 (draft state-of-the-art report – Cryogenic behavior of materials for prestressed concrete).

The main goal of fib Task Group 5.6 (TG5.6) is the development of a new fib recommendation document in which key aspects in concrete prestressed LNG tanks such as design recommendations, execution, system and material testing, control/monitoring, etc., are covered.

Convener
Antonio Caballero

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Alex W. Gutsch

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TG5.8 - External tendons for bridges

As a result of durability issues with bonded internal tendons, external tendons in bridge construction have become more popular in several countries. External tendons are now widely used throughout the world. While many of the technological aspects of external tendons look similar to internal bonded tendons, there are significant differences between the two, e.g. in terms of corrosion protection, tendon deviation blocks, tendon curvature and lay out, tendon replaceability, tendon force transfer to the structure, and ultimate strength. These differences merit the amendment of existing specifications, or the preparation of new specifications for external tendon design, testing, installation, duct durability, corrosion protection, maintenance and eventual replacement.

The goal of Task Group 5.8 (TG5.8) is to prepare a technical report on the applications of external tendons in bridges from different countries and focusing on system related topics with minor implementation of design aspects of the structure using external tendons.

Convener
Christian Gläser

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Teddy S. Theryo

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TG5.9 - Sulphates and sulphide limits in grout and concrete for prestressing

Over recent years some significant work has gone into improving grouting specifications around the world. Of particular concern is that historically there have been limits set for the Sulphate and Sulphide Ion content in some countries (in EN and ISO) but not in others. Further, high sulphate levels in grout have been identified as a contributing factor in premature corrosion observed on several post-tensioned bridges in the United States. After considerable searching there appears to be no available published relevant research to support current limits. Further there is increased pressure to use slag cements, for reasons of sustainability, which cannot pass the current limitations. There is clear justification to form a scientific research basis for any limits both in grout and in concrete for pretensioned prestressed applications.

fib can collect the current State-of-the-Art of such limits and any background research. It is also proposed to initiate an appropriate research project. This will inform either a Technical Report or Research Papers for publication, as well as informing possible revisions of National and International standards.

Convener
Carmen Andrade

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