Accurate identification of the backbone curves of reinforced concrete (RC) columns is key to
engineering design and strengthening renovation. In view of the problems of high cost, long …

The lateral displacement or drift may be the cause of the damage in the reinforced concrete
(RC) columns under the seismic load. In many regulations, lateral displacement was limited …

Complex nature of diagonal tension accompanied by the formation of new cracks as well as
closing and propagating preexisting cracks has deterred researchers to achieve an …

Bridges normally undergo nonlinear deformations during a near-field strong ground motion
resulting in a critical deviation of their columns from the plumb state due to considerable …

The contribution of concrete to an inelastic deformation capacity and shear strength of
reinforced concrete (RC) columns failing in shear has been investigated extensively by …

Shear strength of reinforced concrete (RC) members is composed of the contributions of the
nominal shear strength provided by transverse reinforcement and concrete. The shear …