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The Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)-confined concrete model contained in a wellknown Bulletin by the International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib) has been enhanc [...]
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When a reinforced concrete (RC) column is subjected to lateral sway as a result of earthquake action, the large strain demand in the end sections is supported by developm [...]
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The plastic hinge length is defined as the length over a seismically swaying column, where flexural moments exceed the yielding capacity. This length, measured from the c [...]
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Seismic assessment of reinforced concrete structures depends on strength values that can be estimated with sufficient accuracy only when the modes of failure are ductile. [...]
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Confining wraps or jackets to rehabilitate and strengthen existing concrete columns has proven to be an efficient technique for seismic retrofit of structures. However, m [...]
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