Behavior of FRP-Retrofitted Wall-like RC Columns after Preloading to Simulate In-Service Conditions

In the Middle East, wall-like reinforced concrete (RC) columns are a common choice in multistory buildings. Sometimes, these columns need axial retrofitting for increased load capacity. In practice, unstrengthened columns bear their load, and if retrofitting is necessary, the load is released before...

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Published in:	Buildings
Main Authors:	Hussein Elsanadedy, Husain Abbas, Tarek Almusallam, Yousef Al-Salloum
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Subjects:	wall-like RC columns strengthening FRP NSM rebars steel plates testing
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/1/61