Bar splice methods have always been studied and discussed by structural engineers due to
their crucial influence on the seismic performance of RC elements and structures. In the …

The performance of both non-spliced and spliced steel bars significantly affects the overall
performance of structural reinforced concrete elements. In this context, the mechanical …

Mechanical properties of steel reinforcement bars, which have a critical effect in the overall
performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures, should be reported and assessed …

Grouted sleeve connections have been developed in various precast structures such as
columns in buildings and bridges. When they are used in precast columns, the aspect ratio …

The grouted splice sleeve (GSS) connection is considered to be an effective bending
moment–resisting connection between precast RC members. This connection type has been …

A mechanical bar splice, which is known as a bar coupler, is an alternative to traditional lap
splicing to connect bars in reinforced-concrete (RC) structures. Although it is feasible to …

Beam-column joints affect the performance of structures remarkably, therefore, finding an
appropriate method for their construction has always been one of the major concerns of …

The grouted sleeve splice is a competitive splice in the prefabricated structure that plays a
key role in ensuring the stability of the whole structure. Despite the large amounts of …

In this study, by modifying the method of making a threaded splice and combining it with
rotary friction welding, two types of patches are introduced. The aim is to modify the failure …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) show great potential in self-centering structures because of
their appealing superelastic feature and good energy dissipation capability. The mechanical …