The current Italian code “NTC2018” and Eurocode “EC8” provide specific design
requirements in terms of flexural overstrength factors for reinforced concrete (RC) buildings …

This paper presents the testing and constitutive modeling of a Thermoplastic Polyurethane
(TPU) compound used in commercial applications. The tested specimens were extracted …

Cyclic response of substandard reinforced concrete (RC) columns and structural repair of
pre-damaged columns by carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) were investigated …

Abstract The existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) buildings stock is often characterized by a
significant seismic vulnerability, due to the absence of capacity design principles, even in …

Identifying the seismic failure modes of beam-column joints (BCJs) is crucial for the safety
and integrity of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings or structures withstanding seismic forces …

The brittleness of ordinary concrete lead reinforced concrete (RC) moment-resisting frames
susceptible to earthquake-induced shaking. Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) are …

A framework for small scale modeling of RC structures that helps understanding their
seismic behavior is discussed in this paper. The framework includes testing of small scale …

The design objectives of code provisions usually lack validations. This study aims to make
clear the constitutive relations, capacity gradients and probability assurance of beam …

This research aims to evaluate the reliability of reinforced concrete buildings designed in
seismic zone considering the influence of confinement effects. 30 non-frequent natural …

Rocking motion has been used as a seismic isolation mechanism for buildings and bridges,
while the rocking oscillator can be used to understand a wide range of systems (eg, masonry …