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Seismic Retrofitting of Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings Using Aluminium Shear Links and Eccentric Steel Chevron Braces
Many existing reinforced concrete buildings have been designed based on earlier codes of practice that underestimated seismic forces, making them...
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Integrated Seismic and Energy Performance Assessment of Retrofitting Techniques: A Framework and Case Study for Indian Tropical Climatic Region
Existing building stock in most of the develo** countries is ageing and deficient in terms of seismic and energy performance. Retrofitting...
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Seismic Retrofitting and Strengthening of Structures
Retrofitting the seismically damaged structures and strengthening the existing structures due to the upgradation of seismic zones continuously taking...
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Seismic performance enhancement of RC framed structures through retrofitting and strengthening: an experimental and numerical study
This study investigates the seismic performance of a two-bay, two-story reinforced concrete (RC) framed structure and proposes a retrofitting...
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Retrofitting Existing Masonry Structures by Using Seismic Base Isolation System
Historical masonry structures are the most important features that distinguish our cultural heritage, from here comes the importance of protection...
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On simultaneous analysis and design optimization for seismic retrofitting with fluid viscous dampers
This brief note presents a novel approach to the optimization of fluid viscous dampers for seismic retrofitting applications. The size and placement...
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Guidelines for Seismic Retrofitting of Earthen Historic Buildings in Peru and Latin America
The development of guidelines for seismic retrofitting of earthen architectural heritage has been part of the intended outputs of the Seismic...
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Seismic Retrofitting Strategies and Engineering Solutions of Kanaka Creek Bridge on Highway 7
Kanaka Creek Bridge carries Highway 7 over Kanaka Creek in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. This paper presents the seismic evaluation and retrofit...
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A multi-objective design method for seismic retrofitting of existing reinforced concrete frames using pin-supported rocking walls
Over the past several decades, a variety of technical ways have been developed in seismic retrofitting of existing reinforced concrete frames (RFs)....
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Seismic Retrofitting of Bridge Piers Using Pre-stressed Fe-SMA Rebars
The unique self-prestressing characteristics exhibited by iron-based shape memory alloys (Fe-SMA) make them a promising alternative for a wide range...
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Seismic Retrofitting of Existing Stone Masonry Houses: An Overview
Recurrent earthquakes in the past two decades have taken thousands of lives (e.g., the Kashmir earthquake killed some 80,000 people) and destroyed...
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Seismic safety evaluation methodology for masonry building and retrofitting using splint and bandage technique with wire mesh
The paper presents a seismic safety assessment of unreinforced masonry (URM) building using two approaches. The first approach uses the ‘Pier...
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Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Building Using Multiple Combination of FRP Wraps
Seismic retrofitting of vulnerable structures is critical for reducing risk. Seismic retrofitting is the upgradation of existing structures to make...
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Experimental Assessment of Three Simple Techniques for the Seismic Retrofitting of Heritage Earthen Structures
An experimental program was conducted to evaluate simple retrofitting techniques that could preserve historical buildings in Colombia. This paper...
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Integrated Structural and Energy Retrofitting Based on Cementitious Composites and Phase Change Materials
The retrofitting of existing buildings is crucial for improving their structural safety, reducing damage, and enhancing energy efficiency while...
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Blast Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Structures Using Jacketing Schemes
In the present study a case study is discussed incorporating the retrofitting techniques primarily in the form of reinforced concrete (RC) jacketing...
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Effect of Conventional Retrofitting Methods on the Seismic Fragility of Substandard RC Buildings: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Past earthquakes demonstrate that most significant part of losses in buildings are due to the poor seismic performance of substandard reinforced...
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Energy and seismic drawbacks of masonry: a unified retrofitting solution
All over the world, a large part of existing buildings is not adequate to satisfy the safety requirement and the thermal comfort criteria. For this...
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Hemp-FRP for Seismic Retrofitting of Existing Masonry Buildings
Nowadays, renewable technologies and reduced environmental impacts are important concepts of the modern construction systems, especially in relation...
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Rapid Retrofitting of RC Columns Using Fe-SMA for Enhanced Seismic Performance
Collapse of many buildings and bridges in past earthquakes can be primarily attributed to damage in RC columns due to insufficient ductility. Studies...