Abstract: Masonry structures have demonstrated their seismic vulnerability during recent world seismic events. This paper investigates in-plane seismic performance of unreinforced masonry (URM) walls before and after they are retrofit ...

Abstract: Since the early 20th century combined RC-masonry buildings have become more common in European, Mediterranean, and Southern America countries. Despite the diffusion of this combined building typology, the international ...

Abstract: The external confinement of RC columns by means of externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates is a well established technique for strengthening and retrofitting purposes. This paper presents a pilot research ...

Abstract: Reinforced concrete (RC) hollow piers in bridges withstand high moment and shear demands ensured with reduced mass and lower stress on foundations compared with solid piers. Failure of hollow columns is typically affected ...