As a promising candidate in the construction industry, iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-
SMA) has attracted lots of attention in the engineering and metallography communities …

The degradation of reinforced concrete (RC) structural components owing to aging
mechanisms and extreme loading events can cause significant performance and safety …

Given the increasing age of our built environment, including concrete structures,
stakeholders in the construction industry require innovative and effective strengthening …

Reinforced concrete (RC) bridge columns are expected to undergo large inelastic
displacements during major earthquake events, which in turn can result in residual …

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)/shape memory alloy (SMA) composites are disclosed that
can be used to repair cracked members and improve the mechanical behavior of concrete …

Every year, structural flaws or breakdowns cause thousands of people to be harmed and
cost billions of dollars owing to the limitations of design methods and materials to withstand …

The iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) has promising applications in strengthening
and repairing aged steel-reinforced concrete structural elements. Fe-SMA bars can produce …

To alleviate the problem of cracking in the anchorage zone of post-tensioned prestressed
concrete. The novel iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) spiral stirrups with self …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are metallic materials that are characterized by their ability to
restore their original shape after large deformation when activated by heating. This unique …

This study presents a new way to improve masonry wall behavior. Masonry structures
comprise a significant part of the world's structures. These structures are very vulnerable to …