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External strengthening of RC structures with buckling-restrained braced frames
In this study, four 1/2-scaled, 3-dimensional, 2-story, deficient reinforced concrete (RC) specimens were examined by applying reverse static-cyclic...
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Seismic fragility and loss assessment of standard/sub-standard RC frames of Pakistan retrofitted with steel bracing schemes
Building code implementation in develo** countries is a serious concern due to poorly regulated construction practices. Deficiencies in terms of...
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Improvement of seismic performance of self-centering mid-rise RC frames by adding semi-rigid rocking columns
In recent years, increased emphasis has been placed on the self-centering performance of buildings due to the elimination of plastic hinges and a...
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A double-strut macro-modelling approach for the in-plane analysis of masonry infilled RC frames with openings
Based on experiments and micro-modelling analyses, the interaction between the RC frame and the infill wall with/without openings under lateral loads...
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Degradation assessment of corroded RC frames using in-structure response spectra from shake table tests and numerical simulation
Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures located near sea undergo primary durability issue of corrosion of reinforcing steel bars which decreases the load...
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Experimental and numerical investigation of hysteretic earthquake behavior of masonry infilled RC frames with opening strengthened by adding rebar-reinforced stucco
Adding a reinforced stucco layer to the masonry infill walls is a preferred method for strengthening RC frame system structures with an easy-to-apply...
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Damage control of the masonry infills in RC frames under cyclic loads: a full-scale test study and numerical analyses
This study investigates the effect of damage control methods on the seismic performance of masonry infilled walls in reinforced concrete (RC) frames,...
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On the mechanical behaviour of masonry infilled RC frames, with and without openings, subjected to simultaneous in-plane (IP) and out-of-plane (OoP) loading
The behaviour of masonry infilled RC frames, with and without openings, subjected to both in-plane (IP) and out-of-plane (OoP) shear loading,...
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Pin-supported walls as seismic retrofit for existing RC frames: performance improvement through link removal
Pin-supported (PS) walls represent a possible solution for the seismic retrofit of existing reinforced concrete (RC) buildings, enabling...
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Direct displacement-based seismic design of buckling-restrained braced RC frames
The experiences of past earthquakes show that the moment-resisting reinforced concrete structures suffered damage due to the inherent brittle...
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Seismic performance evaluation of RC frames strengthened with eccentric steel braces and column jackets
Existing buildings designed on pre-seismic design philosophy as well as modern construction deficient frames may be susceptible to the effects of...
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Numerical simulation of RC frames infilled with RC walls for seismic strengthening of existing structures
Although it is evident that the RC infill wall is an economic and practical way to improve the lateral strength of framed structures and a...
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Vulnerability and Robustness of RC Frames to Resist Progressive Collapse
Up to now, the robustness of RC frames against progressive collapse has been studied extensively. Several definitions of technology application...
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Pin-supported walls as seismic retrofit for existing RC frames: feasibility and preliminary design
The seismic retrofit of the existing building heritage represents an urgent issue to be faced and innovative solutions which allow to overcome...
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Nonlinear macromodeling of multistory RC buildings with masonry infill walls
The structural behavior prediction of the multistory reinforced concrete (RC) buildings with masonry infill walls (MIWs) during earthquakes is...
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Nonlinear numerical parametric study of the number and arrangement of dowels connecting the wall to the bounding frame for the seismic strengthening of RC frames with RC infill walls
The seismic retrofitting of existing multi-storey multi-bay reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings by the conversion of selected bays into new RC...
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Seismic resilience index for RC moment frames of school buildings using neuro-fuzzy approach
This article presents a neuro-fuzzy model to predict the resilience index of reinforced concrete moment frames of school buildings. For this purpose,...
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Performance of masonry infills in reinforced concrete moment resisting frames under bidirectional seismic excitations
This paper investigates the behavior of unreinforced masonry (URM) infills in reinforced concrete (RC) moment resisting frames (RC-MRFs) subjected to...
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Optimization of the structural coupling between RC frames, CLT shear walls and asymmetric friction connections
This paper focuses on the optimum design of the e-CLT technology. The e-CLT technology consists in adding cross laminated timber (CLT) walls to an...
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Seismic performance assessment of reinforced concrete frames with different bracing systems
Seismology and earthquake engineering are essential fields for structural engineers worldwide. The performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures...
