Introduction - Reinforced Concrete with FRP Bars: Mechanics and Design - page 9

Table 1.1 Summary of tests and repetitions proposed by AC454
Property

Test or calculation method No. of repetitions

Physical
Fiber content ASTM D2584 For each bar size: total 15

(five from three separate
lots)

Glass transition
temperature

ASTM E1640 For four available bar sizes:

total 10 (five from smallest
and largest bar size each)
For five or more available
bar sizes: total 15 (five
from smallest, median, and
largest bar size each)

Actual cross-sectional area ASTM D7205/D7205M For each bar size: total 15

(five from three separate
lots)

Nominal area and diameter Equivalency with round

solid bar sizes no. 2 to 13

N/A

Maximum and minimum
cross-sectional dimensions

ISO 17025 calibrated
micrometer (reading
accuracy to within 1% of
the intended
measurement)

For each bar size: total 15
(five from three separate
lots)

Mechanical
Tensile strength ASTM D7205/D7205M For each bar size: total 15

(five from three separate
lots)

Tensile modulus of elasticity ASTM D7205/D7205M

Shear strength
(perpendicular to the bar)

ASTM D7617

Ultimate tensile strain Tensile strength to

modulus of elasticity ratio

Bond strength ACI 440.3R (B.3) For four available bar sizes:

total 10 (five from smallest
and largest bar size each)
For five or more available
bar sizes: total 15 (five
from smallest, median, and
largest bar size each)

Durability
Moisture absorption

ASTM D570 or ASTM
D5229/D5229M

For four available bar sizes:
total 10 (five from smallest
and largest bar size each)
For five or more available
bar sizes: total 15 (five
from smallest, median, and
largest bar size each)

Resistance to alkaline
environment

ACI 440.3R (B.6)
Exposure for 3000 h

Void content or longitudinal
wicking

ASTM D5117

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