The correct evaluation of beam flexure capacity is of paramount importance in the capacity
design process of reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures. Even though few experimental …

Structural health monitoring of beam–column joints is paramount, as they are critical load-
carrying components of reinforced concrete buildings. Evaluating the ultimate joint shear …

In reinforced concrete (RC) structures, the compressive strength of concrete can play a
crucial role in seismic performance and is usually difficult to estimate. Major seismic codes …

The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation adopted the guidelines on risk
classification and management, safety assessment and monitoring of existing bridges …

A large share of reinforced concrete (RC) framed buildings is provided with wide beams
being a type of beam allowing greater freedom in the architectural arrangement of interiors …

Abstract Reinforced Concrete Wide-Beam Frames (WBF) are a common architectural
solution in Mediterranean countries. On this structural typology there is not yet a uniform …

In order to improve the deformation energy consumption and self-centering ability of
reinforced concrete (RC) frame beam-column joints for main buildings of conventional …

Beam-column joints can play a key role on the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete
buildings. Until now studies and experimental investigations on this topic have been mainly …

In this paper, a new strengthening technique is proposed: the Steel Plate Energy Absorption
Device (SPEAD) system, which is intended to increase the flexural strength of beam and …

This paper presents the results of an experimental study that focused on the gradual
modification of the modal parameters of reinforced concrete beam–column frames subjected …