Abstract Existing reinforced concrete structures designed according to previous generation seismic codes, often suffer from premature, abrupt and detrimental failures in cases of intense earthquakes. In this study the response an existing building is analytically investigated while taking into account influence different detailing brick wall infills. The assessment performed with 3D static inel...

The durability of concrete material after exposure to elevated temperatures is important for the serviceability prediction structures in a fire disaster scenario. Existing researches show that an appropriate amount basalt fiber can significantly improve splitting tensile strength and chloride penetration resistance concrete. However, mechanical properties its are still not clear. In this paper,...

Given the importance of wood as a building material for hundreds years, it is often necessary to increase resilience existing elements. Due their notable adaptability and high mechanical capacities, materials composed polymers that have been reinforced with fibers represent good alternative traditional reinforcement systems. This study looks at compressive behavior prismatic wild pinewood test ...

There is an increased use of fiber reinforced polymer composites (FRPC) in a wide area of engineering fields for various reasons including, ease of transportation and installation, high strength to weight ratio and favorable durability in different conditions. On the other hand, the use of this material as confining shells has been an interesting matter for retrofit, strengthening and construct...