Use of recycled aggregate concrete in structural members: A review focused on Southeast Asia

RP Neupane, T Imjai, N Makul, R Garcia… - Journal of Asian …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This article presents a comprehensive review on the use of recycled concrete aggregate
(RCA) and recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) in construction, with emphasis on structural …

[HTML][HTML] Techniques used for bond strengthening of sub-standard splices in concrete: A review study

S Fayed, W Mansour, TA Tawfik, P Sabol, D Katunský - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bar splicing is considered an essential part of the construction process of reinforced
concrete (RC) due to the ease of installation in construction, transportation constraints, and …

[HTML][HTML] Low-cost fiber chopped strand mat composites for compressive stress and strain enhancement of concrete made with brick waste aggregates

P Joyklad, P Saingam, N Ali, A Ejaz, Q Hussain… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Given the excessive demolition of structures each year, the issues related to the generated
structural waste are striking. Bricks being a major constituent in the construction industry …

Seismic strengthening of severely damaged beam-column RC joints using CFRP

R Garcia, Y Jemaa, Y Helal, M Guadagnini… - … of Composites for …, 2014 - ascelibrary.org
This article investigates the seismic behavior of three full-scale exterior reinforced concrete
(RC) beam-column joints rehabilitated and strengthened with externally bonded carbon fiber …

[HTML][HTML] Strengthening of substandard lap splices using hollow steel section (HSS) collars

A Ejaz, A Ruangrassamee, P Kruavit, P Udomworarat… - Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Bond splitting failure of substandard lap splices have caused extensive damage to many
structures during earthquakes. Existing methods to strengthen substandard lap splices …

[HTML][HTML] Computer simulations of end-tapering anchorages of EBR FRP-strengthened prestressed concrete slabs at service conditions

C Wattanapanich, T Imjai, R Garcia, NL Rahim… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This article examines numerically the behavior of prestressed reinforced concrete slabs
strengthened with externally bonded reinforcement (EBR) consisting of fiber-reinforced …

Analytical bond strength of deformed bars in concrete confined with transverse reinforcement and FRP

Z Xu, S Chen, H Qian, T Wang, Y Liu, D Yan - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
To ensure the long-term stability and safety of concrete structures, it is critical to accurately
analyze the internal transverse reinforcements and externally bonded fiber-reinforced …

Lap-spliced connections of steel and FRP bars in reinforced flexure concrete structures

J Zhou, M Stümpel, C Kang, S Marx - Engineering Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Nowadays, the concept of energy saving is achieving more attention in building
construction. As a critical element of a building, the balcony creates a discontinuity in …

Strengthening of short splices in RC beams using Post-Tensioned Metal Straps

Y Helal, R Garcia, K Pilakoutas, M Guadagnini… - Materials and …, 2016 - Springer
This paper investigates the effectiveness of a novel and cost-effective strengthening
technique using Post-Tensioned Metal Straps (PTMS) at enhancing the bond behaviour of …

Seismic retrofitting of RC buildings using CFRP and post-tensioned metal straps: shake table tests

R Garcia, K Pilakoutas, I Hajirasouliha… - Bulletin of Earthquake …, 2017 - Springer
This article examines the effectiveness of two innovative retrofitting solutions at enhancing
the seismic behaviour of a substandard reinforced concrete building tested on a shake table …