Collapses or serious damages of existing buildings during strong earthquakes have resulted
in significant economic losses, severe injuries and loss of human lives. Given the late …

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have attracted significant attention in repairing
existing and deteriorating structures since the traditional rehabilitation techniques have …

Among all building materials, concrete is the most commonly used—and there is a
staggering demand for it. However, as we strive to build taller structures with improved …

In this paper, efficiency and effectiveness of textile-reinforced mortars (TRM) on upgrading
the shear strength and ductility of a seismically deficient exterior beam-column joint has …

A full-scale two-storey RC building with poor detailing in the beam–column joints was tested
on a shake table as part of the European research project ECOLEADER. After the initial tests …

This paper reports on the results of an investigation into the effectiveness of FRP retrofitting
the joints in enhancing the seismic performance level and the seismic behaviour factor (R) of …

The purpose of this study was to investigate experimentally the behavior of strengthened
masonry infilled reinforced concrete (RC) frames using diagonal CFRP strips under cyclic …

Thousands of RC buildings were severely damaged or collapsed in Turkey during the past
major earthquakes due to various deficiencies. This has initiated extensive experimental …

In this study, experiments were conducted on nine reinforced concrete slabs which were
divided into three groups, namely S0, S45, and S75. Group S0 included one slab which was …

The catastrophic seismic events have urged the need for effective retrofitting techniques for
the non-seismically designed structures built in the seismic active zone. The design and …