Abstract: Earthquake catastrophes continue to cause substantial damage and casualties in many parts of the world. Despite design codes and standards having succeeded in reducing life losses during earthquakes, the level of damage ...

Abstract: Many reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures designed according to pre1970 strength-based codes are susceptible to abrupt strength deterioration once the shear capacity of the columns is reached. Fiber composites are ...

Abstract: This paper presents an experimental study that investigates the behavior of reinforced masonry (RM) columns strengthened using carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) wraps under eccentric axial loading. Nine half-scale ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of revised seismic hazard values in the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC 2015) on the design of reinforced-concrete (RC) shear wall buildings. Five buildings with different heights ...