Abstract: For performance-based design of reinforced concrete moment frames, the inelastic load-displacement relationship including strength degradation of beam-column joints should be accurately defined. In this study, a simplified ...

Abstract: For better structural performance and constructability, a concrete-encased steel column that uses a steel cage prefabricated with bolt connections was developed. The steel cage consists of longitudinal steel angles and ...

Abstract: This experimental study was conducted to evaluate the impact behavior of relatively rigid projectiles with conical and hemispherical nose shapes on normal to high-strength and ultrahigh performance concrete (UHPC). For ...

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced polymer grid-reinforced engineered cementitious composite (FRPECC) is a promising strengthening composite that addresses the drawbacks of FRP and textile-reinforced mortar (TRM). The present study focused ...

Abstract: This study investigated the monotonic and cyclic axial compressive properties of predamaged concrete retrofitted using externally bonded basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) sheets. Plain concrete cylindrical specimens ...

Abstract: Current design codes specify the need for two-way shear strength analysis for prestressed slab-to-column connections. This paper is an investigative study of said interaction for post-tensioned (PT) transfer slabs. Two-way ...

Abstract: A web opening at the end zone of an I-section steel beam decreases the load-carrying capacity of the steel member. In the present study, a reinforcement method for circular web opening was investigated, applying novel ...

Abstract: With the recent increased use of precast concrete (PC) structures, their progressive collapse resistance under hazardous conditions, such as explosion and fire, has become a great concern for the structural engineering ...

Abstract: Casting nodes are used to connect branch members at joints of freeform grid shell structures. In this study, the structural performance of a rectangular hollow section (RHS) branch-to-casting node connection was investigated. ...

Abstract: A micropile preloading method using bolt-fastening was studied to improve the constructability and economic feasibility of underpinning micropiles for the vertical expansion of a building with existing pile foundation. Due ...