Abstract: This paper presents a nondestructive global damage detection and assessment methodology based on the changes in frequencies and mode shapes of vibration of a structural system. The method is applied at an element level ...

Abstract: A design procedure implementing a genetic algorithm has been developed for the discrete optimization of the design of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) RC structures. The aims of the procedure are to minimize the material ...

Abstract: In the present work a seismic retrofitting technique is proposed for masonry infilled reinforced concrete frames based on the replacement of infill panels by K-bracing with vertical shear link. The performance of this ...