Outputs (27)

Effect of textile density and number of layers on the flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with steel reinforced grout systems (2024)
Journal Article

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on the flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with multi-layer Steel Reinforced Grout (SRG) systems. The effect of textile density (4 and 8 cords/in) and numb... Read More about Effect of textile density and number of layers on the flexural behaviour of RC beams strengthened with steel reinforced grout systems.

A review on the shear performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with externally bonded mortar-based composites (2023)
Journal Article

This paper reviews the performance of shear strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beams with the use of externally bonded mortar-based composite jackets (e.g. FRCM, ECC, UHPFRC). An experimental database was compiled gathering all the known studies i... Read More about A review on the shear performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with externally bonded mortar-based composites.

BIM-based building circularity assessment: conceptual framework (2023)
Conference Proceeding

The construction sector contributes substantially to the consumption of raw materials and the production of waste. Traditional building design strategies are based on an unsustainable economic linear model. Transition to the circular economy (CE) par... Read More about BIM-based building circularity assessment: conceptual framework.

A BIM-based framework for designing sustainable structures through the reuse of precast concrete components (2023)
Conference Proceeding

The widespread use of concrete within the global construction sector is primarily attributed to its inherent qualities of resilience, versatility, longevity, and facilitation of economic growth. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that this popular materi... Read More about A BIM-based framework for designing sustainable structures through the reuse of precast concrete components.

Bond behaviour of light and heavy carbon fibre TRM to masonry interfaces (2023)
Journal Article

We present the results of an experimental campaign on the bond behaviour between carbon fibre textile reinforced mortars and masonry substrate. The campaign involved 54 single lap direct shear tests on masonry wallettes reinforced with a single TRM l... Read More about Bond behaviour of light and heavy carbon fibre TRM to masonry interfaces.

Impact resistance of concrete and fibre-reinforced concrete: a review (2023)
Journal Article

This paper summarises the research carried out to date on the impact resistance of concrete subjected to different impact load regimes, with a focus on high-velocity projectile impact load. An experimental database is compiled on the response of conc... Read More about Impact resistance of concrete and fibre-reinforced concrete: a review.

Delaying the Occurrence of Bar Buckling in RC Columns Confined with SRG Jacketing (2023)
Journal Article

This paper investigates experimentally the structural performance of substandard reinforced concrete (RC) short columns confined with steel-reinforced grout (SRG) jackets under monotonically increasing uniaxial compression. The study comprised 24 squ... Read More about Delaying the Occurrence of Bar Buckling in RC Columns Confined with SRG Jacketing.

An Example-Guide for Rapid Seismic Assessment and FRP Strengthening of Substandard RC Buildings (2022)
Journal Article

This paper presents a rapid seismic assessment and Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) retrofit design methodology which relies on the European design guidelines recently published in Chapter 8 of fib Bulletin 90 on the use of externally applied FRP reinf... Read More about An Example-Guide for Rapid Seismic Assessment and FRP Strengthening of Substandard RC Buildings.

Micromechanical homogenisation of steel bars in reinforced concrete for damage analysis (2022)
Journal Article

A homogenisation scheme based on inclusion modelling is coupled with constitutive laws for damage and implemented in a finite element model for the simulation of concrete and reinforcement bar damage in reinforced concrete structures. The scheme is e... Read More about Micromechanical homogenisation of steel bars in reinforced concrete for damage analysis.

Background to the Monolithicity Factors for the Assessment of Jacketed Reinforced Concrete Columns (2022)
Journal Article

The paper presents the background to the expressions adopted in the new Eurocode 8—3 for jacketed reinforced concrete columns. These are based on the commonly adopted concept of monolithicity factors (ratios of resistance of the jacketed section to t... Read More about Background to the Monolithicity Factors for the Assessment of Jacketed Reinforced Concrete Columns.