Abnormal events, that are unforeseeable low-probability and high-impact events, cause
local failure (s) to structures that can lead to the collapse of other members and, eventually …

In this study, experimental work is used to determine the efficacy of carbon fiber reinforced
polymer (CFRP) sheets, which are used as externally bonded reinforcement in recovering …

This paper presents the results of a parametric study on the response of unreinforced and
retrofitted masonry specimens. The adopted strengthening technique is the steel-reinforced …

This experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using carbon fiber-
reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites with special anchoring grooves, specifically in terms …

The debris field of earthquake-induced building collapse can block or reduce the capacity of
adjacent sidewalks and roads, hinder emergency and evacuation operations, and therefore …

Prefabricated beam–column connections are the most vulnerable components of
prefabricated buildings during earthquake events. The seismic performance of the beam …

This paper aims to study different seismic retrofitting techniques to test the reduction of the
seismic vulnerability of unreinforced masonry buildings. Three techniques have been …

Masonry walls are commonly preferred in the construction of low-rise buildings due to their
proven efficiency in resisting gravity loads and their relatively low material and labor costs …

The shear walls are essential seismic elements to increase buildings bearing capacity
against earthquakes. In mid-and high-rise buildings, shear walls are subjected to …

Under seismic loading, the coupling beam not only connects the wall stems together, but
also plays a role in energy dissipation and shock absorption. On the basis of a literature …