AbstractIs modelling and analysis of historical masonry structures necessary? Is
the experimental behaviour of historical masonry constructions known? The
answers seem to be ‘yes’, and substantial developments have occurred in recent
decades in the challenging issues of conservation and restoration. A key issue
is what type of analysis should be used. It seems that all methods are of
interest, dep... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractThe use of advanced polymer composite (APC) materials to upgrade and to
rehabilitate metallic structures offers an attractive solution for short‐term
retrofits and long‐term rehabilitation. The basic principles of plate bonding
metallic structures are similar to those used for the plate bonding of
reinforced concrete (RC) structural units, but metallic adherends pose a
different and a more... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractComposite concrete–timber building and bridge structures are gaining in
importance throughout the world. The approach is to pour fresh concrete over the
timber. Mechanical linkage between hardened concrete and timber is provided
through keyed indentations in the timber or various sorts of mechanical
fasteners inserted in the timber before the concrete is poured. The technique is
commented ... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractThe corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete structures induced by
chloride ion contamination is a major problem. Deterioration starts with the
loss of protection provided by the concrete cover as the result of chloride
ingress. This is followed by corrosion initiation and then propagation. Recent
advances in models of chloride penetration into concrete, based on mathematical
models of... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractThis paper gives an overview of ongoing research and development in the
field of structural health monitoring technologies in the US, with application
to long‐span bridges. Specifically, this paper attempts to review various key
structural health monitoring technologies, including sensor development, data
processing, damage detection algorithms, data analysis and information
processing. Se... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractA single and unified concept for the design of structural joints in
building frames made of any material has been developed in recent years, and is
now widely implemented in European design codes. In the present paper, this
concept is presented, its merits as far as the economy of a project are
demonstrated, and practical design tools for its application in daily practice
are briefly descr... hiện toàn bộ