Comparative Analysis of Existing RC Columns Jacketed with CFRP or FRCC

Reinforced concrete (RC) columns typical of existing structures often exhibit premature failures during seismic events (i.e., longitudinal bars buckling and shear interaction mechanisms) due to the poor quality concrete and the absence of proper seismic details in the potential plastic hinge region....

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Main Authors: Marta Del Zoppo, Marco Di Ludovico, Alberto Balsamo, Andrea Prota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/10/4/361