Abstract: This paper presents damage-mechanics-based models for predicting the nonlinear static response of unreinforced concrete dams. An anisotropic formulation of the damage because of cracking is proposed. It leads to a reasonable ...

Abstract: An experimental investigation assessed the effectiveness of carbon and polyparaphenylene benzobisoxazole (PBO) fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (C-FRCM and PBO-FRCM) systems in rehabilitating reinforced concrete beams ...

Abstract: The sequence of loading during construction of simply supported skewed bridges influences the magnitude of stresses developed in the girders and is usually not explicitly addressed in design codes. Many designers and ...

Abstract: The paper presents two computational procedures to reconstruct the stiffness distribution and to detect damage in Euler–Bernoulli beams. A novel methodology of damage identification is developed using static deflection ...

Abstract: Strengthening of both aging and modern infrastructure has become necessary as a result of increased load demand and/or to restore the capacity of a member. For example, flat slabs (commonly utilized in parking garages) are ...