Abstract: This paper presents experimental and analytical investigations carried out on RC beam–column joints incorporating engineered cementitious composite (ECC) material in the beam–column joint region. Six interior and exterior ...

Abstract: Masonry-infilled (MI) panels, which serve as partitions in buildings, are normally considered as architectural elements. Their weights are considered in progressive collapse analysis, but the resistance of the walls is ...

Abstract: This study presents the experimental and analytical investigations carried out on high-strength concrete beam-column joints with Grade 700 longitudinal bars in beams and columns. Seven full-scale interior RC beam-column ...

Abstract: Given the catastrophic consequences following progressive collapse, designs to mitigate such events are of great interest to both the academic and engineering communities. This has led to the development of numerous design ...

Abstract: Numerous studies have indicated that the practice of ignoring the contribution of reinforced concrete (RC) slab in resisting progressive collapse is overconservative; however, the extent of influence of a slab, especially ...

Abstract: In the past decades, several guidelines have been developed for designs against progressive collapse based on a number of experimental and numerical studies that have been conducted. However, the majority of the previous ...

Abstract: Disproportionate collapse of structures can lead to catastrophic economic loss and casualties, and thus, it is of utmost concern to mitigate the risks of such events. Flat-slab structures are much more vulnerable to ...

Abstract: Reinforced concrete walls are the primary lateral load-resisting systems in numerous multistory buildings and nuclear structures located in seismically active regions. Hence, hysteresis behavior prediction of structural ...

Abstract: Unable to generate sufficient ductility and continuity, RC flat slab structures are vulnerable to progressive collapse, in which the relatively brittle failure mechanism attributable to punching shear failure may lead to ...

Abstract: To prevent the casualties that can result from the collapse of earthquake-damaged structures, it is important that structures be rehabilitated as soon as possible. This paper proposes a rapid rehabilitation scheme for ...