Abstract: Reinforced concrete structures strengthened by fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) always suffer dynamic loadings. Furthermore, the dynamic loadings are always added at the base of static loadings. The success of this strengthening ...

Abstract: A containment of a nuclear power plant is a final barrier against the release of radioactive materials and withstands internal pressure due to an accident. Buckling is a critical failure mode of an ellipsoidal head of steel ...