Describing the moment rotation (M/θ) behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) hinges is essential in predicting the behavior of RC structures under severe loadings, such as under cyclic earthquake motions and blast loading. The behavior of RC hinges is defined by localized slip or partial interaction (PI) behaviors in both the tension and compression region. In the tension region, slip between the ...

This paper presents a rectangular cuboid approximation framework (RMAP) for 3D mapping. The goal of RMAP is to provide computational and memory efficient environment representations for 3D robotic mapping using axis aligned rectangular cuboids (RC). This paper focuses on two aspects of the RMAP framework: (i) An occupancy grid approach and (ii) A RC approximation of 3D environments based on poi...

Reinforced concrete (RC) structures may be subjected to an increase in load, severe environmental attack, and other factors that lead deterioration. Strengthening/repair techniques are typically used upgrade the strength or enhance durability, which extends service life of structures. In current study, behavior reinforced beam strengthening by UHPC layer with/without construction joints were in...

Steel Reinforced Grout (SRG) materials are generating considerable interest as strengthening system of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. They finding increasing use in several civil engineering applications mainly due to the advantages they offer over traditional material such high strength weight ratio, ease application, durability and low price. This paper describes results an experimental...

in recent years, different damage indexes have been introduced in engineering literature. the most prominent one among other counterparts is the 1985 park and ang's damage index (dipa), which demonstrates well calibration against experimental results. hence, it has traditionally had broad application in the field of structural engineering. commonly, in dipa relevant parameters are assessed...