Abstract: The present research investigates the use of Fe-based shape memory alloy (SMA) strips for seismic retrofitting of rehabilitated RC bridge pier models. Four severely damaged bridge pier models were first rehabilitated by ...

Abstract: This study explored a new scheme for active confinement of concrete using cost-effective Fe-shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) strips as an alternative to the expensive NiTi-based SMAs. The axial stress–strain behavior of concrete ...