The finite element modeling approach for verifying the load deflection behavior of damaged reinforced concrete beams strengthened with fiber-reinforced composites is presented in this study. The existence of cracks in the ...

The present paper hopes to elucidate the problem of determining if a given I-shaped cross-section is properly proportioned to accommodate sufficient plastic hinge rotation capacity to facilitate the redistribution of moments ...

Most current design specifications employed throughout the world prescribe the use of so-called interaction equations for the case of beam-columns. Most often these interaction equations are optimized for use with the case ...

Steel composite beams with reinforced concrete deck which are generally used in bridges can be strengthened by high modulus of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer materials due to cross-sectional losses and increased traffic ...

On October 23, 2011, a magnitude of Mw 7.2 earthquake struck the Van province in eastern Turkey which caused approximately 600 life loss and 4,000 injured people. Although the recorded peak ground accelerations were ...

Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer materials have become popular in the construction industry during the last decade for their ability to strengthen and retrofit concrete structures. The recent availability of high-modulus ...

An artificial bedrock as wave impeding barrier can be used in practical civil engineering applications as isolation measures to protect structures from strong vibrations transmitted through soft ground nearby high-speed ...