Abstract: This paper deals with masonry arches and vaults strengthened with surface fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement in the form of strips bonded at the extrados and/or intrados, considering strip arrangements that prevent ...

Abstract: Despite the increased use of laminated glass (two monolithic layers of glass joined with an elastomeric interlayer—usually PVB—to form a unit) as a cladding material for architectural glazing applications and by now as a ...

Abstract: A numerical model based on an elasto-plastic–fracturing formulation is presented to predict the ultimate strength as well as the related mode of failure of thin reinforced concrete (RC) shells. The model defines a safe ...

Abstract: This paper presents a fully developed nonlinear analytical (exact) model for analyzing composite beams under transverse bending load. The model reproduces the elements responsible for the relative slip between the layers ...

Abstract: The arch is a very common masonry structure that has been studied extensively in the past. Despite this, no analytical methods exist that can adequately evaluate the collapse mechanisms and their related loads. This paper ...