A deep learning approach for autonomous compression damage identification in fiber-reinforced concrete using piezoelectric lead zirconate titanate transducers
Effective damage identification is paramount to evaluating safety conditions and preventing
catastrophic failures of concrete structures. Although various methods have been introduced …
catastrophic failures of concrete structures. Although various methods have been introduced …
[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of PZT Sensors Network Different Configurations in Damage Detection of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Prisms under Repeated Loading
MC Naoum, NA Papadopoulos, GM Sapidis… - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Real-time structural health monitoring (SHM) and accurate diagnosis of imminent damage
are critical to ensure the structural safety of conventional reinforced concrete (RC) and fiber …
are critical to ensure the structural safety of conventional reinforced concrete (RC) and fiber …
[HTML][HTML] A statistical volume element-based procedure for the prediction of the mechanical and electrical response of an epoxy-PZT self-sensing layer for application in …
Abstract Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) techniques are being developed to
continuously oversee defects in composite structures. Within this context, research is …
continuously oversee defects in composite structures. Within this context, research is …
[HTML][HTML] Advanced Structural Monitoring Technologies in Assessing the Performance of Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Elements
MC Naoum, NA Papadopoulos, GM Sapidis… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Climate change induces extreme effects with lower-than-designed restoration periods,
imposing the necessity of strengthening the structural integrity of existing and mainly older …
imposing the necessity of strengthening the structural integrity of existing and mainly older …
[HTML][HTML] A Novel Approach to Monitoring the Performance of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Retrofitting in Reinforced Concrete Beam–Column Joints
Due to insufficient transverse reinforcement, the retrofitting of beam–column joints (BCJs) in
existing reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures is commonly required to alter their brittle …
existing reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures is commonly required to alter their brittle …
Enhancement of PZT-based damage detection in real-scale post-tensioned anchorage under ambient conditions
Varying ambient temperature significantly affects electromechanical (EM) impedance
responses of PZT sensors, leading to inaccurate damage detection results. In this study, we …
responses of PZT sensors, leading to inaccurate damage detection results. In this study, we …
Advanced Structural Technologies Implementation in Designing and Constructing RC Elements with C-FRP Bars, Protected Through SHM Assessment
The need to strengthen the existing reinforced concrete (RC) elements is becoming
increasingly crucial for modern cities as they strive to develop resilient and sustainable …
increasingly crucial for modern cities as they strive to develop resilient and sustainable …
Hysteresis Behavior of RC Beam–Column Joints of Existing Substandard RC Structures Subjected to Seismic Loading–Experimental and Analytical Investigation
G Kalogeropoulos, AD Tsonos, P Iakovidis - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Four exterior reinforced concrete beam–column joint subassemblages with poor
reinforcement details and low-quality materials were constructed and subjected to cyclic …
reinforcement details and low-quality materials were constructed and subjected to cyclic …
Resilient and Sustainable Structures through EMI-Based SHM Evaluation of an Innovative C-FRP Rope Strengthening Technique
NA Papadopoulos, MC Naoum, GM Sapidis… - Applied …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Reinforced Concrete (RC) members in existing RC structures are susceptible to shear-
critical due to their under-reinforced design. Thus, implementing a retrofitting technique is …
critical due to their under-reinforced design. Thus, implementing a retrofitting technique is …
Parametric investigation on behaviors of eccentric RC exterior and interior beam-column subassemblies
MA Abdel-Latif, EM Soliman, W Sumelka… - … Based Design of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Beam-column joints' behavior is a key research focus due to their critical role in maintaining
structural integrity and safety during earthquakes. While concentric joints have been …
structural integrity and safety during earthquakes. While concentric joints have been …