Abstract: A model to analyze the behavior of reinforced concrete tension ties strengthened with fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) laminates is developed that allows introduction of a nonlinear constitutive relationship for materials ...

Abstract: In many cases masonry buildings present structural problems related to development of local mechanisms under seismic actions. The solution to this weakness has to be chosen taking into account several aspects if the ...

Abstract: Use of anchoring devices can be useful to avoid or delay end debonding failure in reinforced concrete elements externally bonded with fiber-reinforced plastic materials. Many theoretical formulations are now available to ...

Abstract: Externally bonded laminates of fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) are becoming more and more common for rehabilitation and strengthening of RC structures, to solve problems either in serviceability or at ultimate conditions. ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of an extensive experimental campaign of bond tests aimed to assess and compare the influence of several environmental conditioning factors (humidity and temperature) on the bond behavior ...

Abstract: This paper deals with an innovative technique for strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) structures using steel-reinforced polymer (SRP) materials. The results of an experimental campaign using RC beams strengthened in ...

Abstract: Despite the extensive research on the debonding behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems, no standard methodology has been established on its experimental characterization. To assess the performance ...

Abstract: Despite the extensive research on the debonding behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems, no standard methodology has been established on its experimental characterization. To assess the performance ...