Engineering Properties of New Claw Connectors for Alkali-Resistant Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastics
Qingbiao Wang,
Xu Zhang,
Dongya Jing,
Zhongjing Hu,
Yuanyuan Tian,
Dong Wang,
Wenxia Liu,
Chenglin Tian,
Zhenyue Shi,
Keyong Wang
Affiliations
Qingbiao Wang
College of Resources, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Tai’an 271019, China
Xu Zhang
College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
Dongya Jing
Zhejiang Xiangsheng Construction Engineering Co., Zhuji 311800, China
Zhongjing Hu
College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
Yuanyuan Tian
College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
Dong Wang
College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
Wenxia Liu
Mountain Tai Composite Industry Research Institute, Tai’an 271019, China
Chenglin Tian
College of Resources, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Tai’an 271019, China
Zhenyue Shi
College of Safety and Environmental Engineering (College of Safety and Emergency Managemen), Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
Keyong Wang
College of Resources, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Tai’an 271019, China
To optimize the engineering properties of connectors, a new claw-shaped alkali-resistant glass-fiber-composite-reinforced connection member was designed in this study. Tensile, shear, and durability tests were conducted on the joint. Moreover, numerical analysis was performed, and the performance of the proposed connector was verified in engineering applications. Hence, the following conclusions hold: (1) At the same shear diameter and anchorage depth, the anchorage performance and shear resistance of claw connectors are better than those of rod connectors. (2) Claw connectors with an anchorage depth of 3.5 cm and a hollow joint with an outer diameter of 14 mm exhibit an excellent overall performance. (3) Alkali-resistant glass-fiber-reinforced plastics exhibit good durability. (4) The ANSYS numerical model can be used to accurately predict the load–displacement variation law of the pull-out and shear of the connectors. (5) Through research, it has been proven that claw-shaped connectors have good pull-out resistance, shear resistance, and durability, and the structure has good stability in engineering applications. Therefore, the structure can provide a significant reference for similar projects.
