Reinforced concrete (RC) beam-column connections especially those without transverse
reinforcement in joint region can exhibit brittle behavior when intensive damage is …

Reinforced concrete (RC) structures that were built prior to the 1970s generally do not meet
current seismic design requirements, especially in terms of reinforcement details. An …

By imitating the exterior appearance of ancient timber architecture, the modern Chinese
traditional-style building (MCTB) is built using steel or concrete with modern construction …

Beam–column connections are the most critical components of reinforced concrete (RC)
structures. They serve as a load transfer path and take a significant portion of the overall …

Vulnerability assessment of structures in an earthquake is one of the most important topics in
structural engineering. HAZUS instruction is the code widely used for assessment of …

There is as yet no clear design method for a rational reinforcement arrangement in a beam-
column knee joint with mechanical anchorages because internal stresses, internal cracks …

During the structure lifetime, the design loads can modify because of a changing in the use
destination. In common practice, any architectural change of existing buildings, which …

This study aims to improve the seismic performance of a post-tensioned precast wide U
beam-column interior joint system, consisting of a precast column, a precast wide U beam as …

The correct evaluation of beam flexure capacity is of paramount importance in the capacity
design process of reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures. Even though few experimental …

The need for proper nonlinear modelling of the structural damage resulting from strength
and stiffness degradation observed at different levels of seismic intensity is essential in a …