Abstract: Durability concerns are of prime interest in designing RC structures, especially for offshore platforms and nuclear containment structures exposed to an aggressive environment. Most of these structures have been built using ...

Abstract: This paper evaluates the effectiveness of a new type of shape memory alloy (SMA)/fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) patch for repair of fatigue-sensitive steel elements. Twenty-seven single edge-notched steel coupons with ...

Abstract: This paper summarizes the details of a numerical and experimental research program that was conducted to study the debonding of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) patches from cracked steel members under fatigue loading. ...

Abstract: In the current investigation, nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques were applied to evaluate the condition of existing jetty bridge structure. The structure serves as an access point for the loading and unloading of ...

Abstract: This paper presents the details of a reliability analysis of the debonding in steel beams strengthened with externally-bonded carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. A comprehensive experimental database of ...

Abstract: Moisture marks (wet areas) are significant defects that may develop on the surfaces of subway structures as a result of water leakage through soil. The detection and assessment of moisture marks are predominantly conducted ...

Abstract: Due to corrosion and the continuous demand to increase traffic loads, there is a need for an effective system which can be used to repair and/or strengthen steel bridges and structures. This paper describes an experimental ...