Post-earthquake observations and laboratory tests reveal the needs for innovative solutions that can enhance concrete compression ductility in boundary elements of special structural walls. This study proposes a new element design by utilizing hybrid fiber reinforced (HyFRC). One full-scale HyFRC is tested uniaxial compared to three conventional are compliant with ACI-318 codes. Results demonst...

This study examines the in-situ shear performance and modes of failure of reinforced concrete (RC) T-beams (joists) strengthened with externally bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets. The experimental program consisted of testing a series of nine structural components at the Malcom Bliss Hospital, in St.Louis, Missouri. The members were tested to validate the different systems an...

Reinforced concrete walls are commonly used as the primary lateral force-resisting system for tall buildings. As the tools for conducting nonlinear response history analysis have improved and with the advent of performancebased seismic design, reinforced concrete walls and core walls are often employed as the only lateral forceresisting system. Proper modelling of the load versus deformation be...

Reinforced concrete walls are commonly used as the primary lateral-force-resistingsystem for tall buildings. As the tools for conducting nonlinear response history analysis have improved and with the advent of performance-based seismic design, reinforced concrete walls and core walls are often employed as the only lateral-force-resisting-system. Proper modeling of the load versus deformation be...