Exterior beam-column joints are the most vulnerable part of substandard reinforced concrete
(RC) buildings and are often the first to be damaged during earthquakes. This article …

This study presents a review on a novel active confinement technique for enhancing the
structural behaviour of deficient concrete and reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The novel …

The production of steel bars affects the environment negatively along with plastic's
deposition into the environment. This research is an attempt to replace the beams' steel …

This research was conducted to evaluate and prioritize construction risks in the Caspian Sea
coastlines using the fuzzy Dematel approach. The current research was applied in terms of …

External confinement can be used to strengthen, repair, and rehabilitate concrete buildings
by providing stress laterally. Among various confining techniques, prestressed metal strap …

The structural integrity of reinforced concrete (RC) structures diminishes over time due to
ageing, unexpected loads such as earthquakes, and corrosion-induced deterioration …

Due to the use of concrete structures in climatic conditions, the problem of damage to these
types of structures and, as a result, their repair and maintenance is one of the main issues of …