The article presents the results of experimental tests of a number of reinforced concrete eccentrically compressed structures reinforced with composite materials in the longitudinal and transverse directions. During the study, it was found that the composite external reinforcement does not work the same in reinforced concrete structures, but depends on the area of ​​​​the composite materials on the structure. This is due to different stress concentrations along the length of reinforced concrete structures from the action of bending moments and transverse forces. The consequence of this uneven stress state in composite materials is their premature delamination and an underestimation of the overall efficiency of the reinforcement system. This article presents the results of experimental data on the values ​​​​of relative deformations εf of composite materials of reinforced concrete pillars, flexibility λh = 10, tested at a large eccentricity of load application (e0 = 4 cm or 0.32h), going beyond the core of the section. This paper considers various options for composite reinforcement located both in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The deformations were recorded by strain gauges with a 2.0 cm base, at all load levels. As a result, the maximum relative deformations of composite materials were recorded, the most effective zones of transverse clamps location and places where deformation along the fibers did not develop were identified, therefore, the composite in the reinforcement system did not work. The obtained data make it possible to develop the most rational reinforcement options.

Keywords: concrete, reinforced concrete, composite material, carbon fiber, external reinforcement, deformations, compressed elements