Abstract: The interesting properties of shape memory alloys (SMA) have increased the investigation, study, and development of possible applications of these alloys in the field of civil engineering. This paper presents a state of ...

Abstract: In this paper, a fiber beam model previously developed by the authors for the nonlinear analysis of strengthened elements, including the effects of shear, is used to predict the response of reinforced concrete (RC) beams ...

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to contribute to the understanding of the shear resisting mechanisms in RC beams shear-strengthened by externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets. For this purpose, a fiber beam ...

Abstract: In this paper, a fiber beam model previously developed by the authors for the nonlinear analysis of strengthened elements, including the effects of shear, is used to predict the response of reinforced concrete (RC) beams ...

Abstract: To design efficient and economical strengthening solutions, the structural performance before and after the intervention must be accurately evaluated. In the case of statically indeterminate structures or when the structure ...

Abstract: Prestressing tendons made of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are a promising alternative to conventional steel tendons in prestressed concrete structures owing to their corrosion resistance. However, the shear strength ...

Abstract: Experimental results of externally bonded strengthened beams, available to date in the literature, have shown the existence of some types of brittle failures that involve the premature laminate debonding before reaching ...

Abstract: According to the available experimental work, the most common failure in existing structures strengthened by plate bonding is the laminate peeling off. In the last few years, an important effort in the development of ...