Creating a cut-out in an existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) slab became a common practice
to allow passing facility services. This cut-out interrupts the loading trajectories resulting in …

In this paper, 3D nonlinear finite element analyses (FEA) were conducted using the
ABAQUS program to investigate the openings' influences on voided slabs' structural …

Nonlinear finite element analysis of a one-way reinforced concrete slab with openings was
performed in this study. Experimental studies of the authors were used to validate the finite …

Precast hollow core slabs are mainly used in buildings as slab elements apart from their
usage as bridge decks. Due to various structural or service requirements, openings are …

Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) are commonly used in strengthening of civil
infrastructure due to their superior mechanical properties. Near surface mounting (NSM) of …

It is often necessary to cut openings in existing two-way reinforced concrete slabs due to late
design requirements. Those openings should be studied extensively; as they pose a break …

Prestressed precast hollow-core slabs are generally machine-cast with prestressing strands
as only flexural reinforcement with no shear reinforcement. Various mechanical, electrical …

The by-products of wood sawdust and wood fiber are considered to be waste material. It is
utilized in the construction of buildings in the form of sawdust concrete or wood fiber …

Environmental problems are considered a serious situation in modern construction. Reusing
and recycling glass wastes is the only method to decrease waste produced. There is …

Some reinforced concrete slabs may require rehabilitation or strengthening due to load
increment caused by a change in the function for which they were built or unintentional …