Strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) columns is needed when the actual load-carrying capacity does not reach required level due to either structural deterioration or increasing acting loads. This experimental study aims evaluate strengthening effect on eccentrically-compressed RC using Carbon fiber polymer (CFRP) sheets, that confine around column cross-section. Three specimens with same g...

This paper presents the results of a parametric study of the flexural behavior of continuous concrete members prestressed with external tendons. The behavior at ultimate limit states is evaluated. A nonlinear analysis model, based on the three dimensional finite element method, ANSYS computer program (10.0) was used. The nonlinear material and geometrical analysis were adopted. The results obta...

In this paper evaluation of seismic capacity of a historical building is carried out. It had been used as a national library about 40 years ago. Also, before that, it had been constructed as a part of a Royal complex. This building has been constructed by traditional methods using bricks and mortars. The ceilings system of the structure consists of jack arches. Also, the roof of the building ha...

Abstract The performance of textile reinforced concrete composite panels (TRCCPs) under the action pseudo-static load up to collapse was evaluated. test TRCCPs axial and transverse loading conducted, results were compared with those for steel wire mesh reinforced-concrete (SMRCCPs). Ceram-site utilized as panel matrix owing its lightweight insulation characteristics. ultimate bearing capacity, ...