Abstract: The response of slab structures after initial failure is investigated in order to determine a means of preventing progressive collapse. Analytical models for predicting the post‐failure response of slabs are presented and ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results from an experimental program that studied the effects of simulated delamination and corrosion on the structural response of six two-way slab-column specimens with details typical of older ...

Abstract: The reversed cyclic loading behavior of full-scale shear wall specimens was investigated before and after retrofit. The wall specimens were designed and detailed to simulate nonductile reinforced concrete construction of ...

Abstract: Four variable-depth pier cap beams were constructed and tested. These specimens were designed to have reinforcement details that had similar features to two different types of pier cap beams used in the Champlain Bridge ...

Abstract: Four short shear-critical rectangular columns were constructed and tested under monotonic shear loading and a constant compressive axial load. The main variable in these tests was the amount of shear reinforcement. The ...

Abstract: The results of an experimental program comparing the responses of shear-critical rectangular columns tested under monotonic and reversed-cyclic loading are presented. These specimens had a constant compressive axial load ...

Abstract: This paper describes the structural aspects of the collapse of the Concorde overpass, crossing Autoroute 19, in Laval, north of Montréal. The original design and the reinforcing details for the thick cantilever slab that ...

Abstract: Tests on two-way reinforced concrete slab-column connections with simulated delamination are reported. The experimental results are compared with test results of companion specimens to investigate the effects of significant ...

Abstract: A large precast concrete warehouse and shipping structure was investigated in order to determine whether or not the structure needed to be strengthened for lateral loading. The inspection and analysis of the existing ...

Abstract: Extensive research has shown that properly detailed and closely spaced transverse reinforcement in reinforced concrete columns can ensure ductile behavior during earthquakes. However, in regions of high seismicity, detailing ...