Abstract: The durability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures depends mainly on concrete permeability that allows the aggressive agents to reach the reinforcement and to start corrosion. In addition to the permeability connected ...

Abstract: The local bond‐slip law of an anchored ribbed bar after the splitting of its surrounding concrete is studied. Particular attention is devoted to understanding the reason why several experimental results show a different ...

Abstract: The stiffening and strengthening of wood floors with a thin collaborating concrete slab is a recent technique which appears particularly suitable for restoration work on ancient buildings. This research deals with the ...