Abstract: Seismic retrofit of reinforced concrete (RC) columns using fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) jacketing has been widely investigated. However, the residual performance of FRP retrofitted columns after surviving earthquake ...

Abstract: This paper describes the results of short-term bending tests on glued laminated bamboo (glubam) and concrete composite (BCC) beams. Four types of connection details were designed and tested: continuous steel mesh (SM), ...

Abstract: Glubam (glued-laminated bamboo) is a newly developed structural material with properties comparable to other wood and wood-based materials. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bar is an attractive reinforcement due to its ...

Abstract: Toothed metal-plate connector (MPC) is a cost-effective connection method, easy to install with high assembly efficiency for manufacturing engineered timber trusses. In this study, In order to combine the advantages of the ...

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) wrapping has been shown to be very effective in enhancing the static loading capacity of reinforced concrete columns. However, the impact performance of FRP-confined square concrete columns ...