Abstract: This paper focuses on studying numerically the cyclic behavior of RC bridge columns that are seismically retrofitted using thermally prestressed shape memory alloy (SMA) spirals, an innovative active confinement technique ...

Abstract: This experimental work focuses on enhancing the lateral cyclic behavior of RC columns by using an innovative active-confinement technique. The thermally triggered recovery stress of prestrained shape memory alloy (SMA) ...

Abstract: This paper presents experimental and analytical work conducted to explore the feasibility of using an innovative technique for seismic retrofitting of RC bridge columns using shape memory alloys (SMAs) spirals. The high ...