Abstract: The paper aims to contribute to a better understanding and modeling of the shear behavior of reinforced-concrete (RC) beams strengthened with carbon

Abstract: The paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete columns confined with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets. In particular, some new insights on interaction mechanisms between ...

Abstract: Bonding between fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets and concrete supports is essential in shear and flexural applications for transfer of stress between concrete structure and reinforcement. This paper aims at better ...

Abstract: The results of experimental research on brick masonry vaults strengthened at their extrados or at their intrados by fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strips is presented here. The presence of the fibers prevents the typical ...

Abstract: In this paper, the static and seismic performance of some short span reinforced concrete arch bridges, before and after strengthening interventions, are evaluated. To verify whether retrofit strategies for the considered ...

Abstract: Extensive experimental research aimed at defining the in-plane cyclic behavior of three types of load-bearing masonry walls, assembled with perforated clay units, and various types of head and bed joints was carried out. ...