The current study presents the results of an experimental program on the application of
carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites to improve the lateral strength capacity …

Strengthening the seismic deficient beam-column joints (BCJs) in reinforced concrete
structures is mostly adopted to avoid any devastating consequences of high-intensity …

The behavior of beam-column (BC) connections received thorough investigation during the
past decades focusing on critically-detailed connections before and after strengthening …

Abstract Principal Tensile Stress (PTS) formulation, along with Diagonal Strut simulation
technique, is known as a practical method for considering Reinforced Concrete (RC) beam …

Nowadays, fracture mechanics modeling for strengthening structural members is a
challenging issue for structural engineers. The developed fracture mechanics modeling was …

Prestressed precast hollow core slabs (PPHCS) are commonly used as floor elements in the
precast buildings. These slabs could crack due to various reasons and can affect the overall …

This study investigates structural behaviors of reinforced concrete (RC) moment frame
connections strengthened using three different FRPs with different cross section …

Beam-column joints constructed in the pre-seismic building code do not provide transverse
reinforcement and good reinforcement detailing within the region. These cause the …

Over the past two decades, many experimental techniques have been developed to improve
the efficiency of the externally-bonded fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) in order to improve …

In an RC frame, relocating plastic hinges in the beam away from the column face is
suggested to increase ductility of the frame. This can be achieved through flange-bonded …