Abstract: A theoretical model that incorporates the concept of the cohesive interface approach for the debonding analysis of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with externally bonded fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) strips is ...

Abstract: The bending behavior of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with composite materials externally bonded using nonlinear and inelastic adhesives is analytically investigated. A mathematical nonlinear model that uses the ...

Abstract: The paper studies the effect of nonuniformity and localized degradation of the interfacial conditions on the dynamic debonding mechanism in layered structural elements. In particular, it looks into the effect of a periodic ...

Abstract: This paper presents an analytical approach for the elastic stress analysis of monolithic circular arches strengthened with externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strips. Emphasis is placed on the interfacial ...

Abstract: The structural behavior of masonry walls laterally strengthened with externally bonded composite materials to resist out-of-plane loads is theoretically and experimentally studied. Hollow concrete block masonry walls and ...

Abstract: A high-order model for the analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) slabs strengthened with externally bonded composite laminated patches of a general layup is presented. The model follows the concepts of the high-order theory ...

Abstract: The nonlinear behavior of masonry arches strengthened with externally bonded composite materials is investigated. A finite-element (FE) formulation that is specially tailored for the nonlinear analysis of the strengthened ...

Abstract: The natural frequencies and the out-of-plane vibration modes of one-way masonry walls strengthened with composite materials are studied. Due to the inherent nonlinear behavior of the masonry wall, the dynamic characteristics ...

Abstract: An experimental and analytical study that includes testing to failure of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthened medium-scaled reinforced concrete shallow arches and the application of a specially tailored high-order ...

Abstract: The blast response of arching masonry walls is a challenging and complex structural mechanism that involves a range of physical phenomena, such as rocking, cracking, unloading and reloading effects, dynamic variation of ...