Seismic strengthening of deficient exterior RC beam-column sub-assemblages using post-tensioned metal strips

Old reinforced concrete buildings are vulnerable to seismic actions as they were built in accordance with non-seismic code provisions and suffer from poor material quality and/or reinforcement detailing. Moreover, many buildings were constructed without even basic design code recommendations. Conseq...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Helal, Yasser
Other Authors: Pilakoutas, Kypros
Published: University of Sheffield 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.577643