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Design of reinforced concrete inverted-T beams for strength and serviceability
(2013-05)
Significant diagonal cracking in reinforced concrete inverted-T straddle bent caps has been reported throughout the State of Texas. Many of the distressed structures were recently constructed and all have been in service ...
Effects of alkali-silica reaction on the shear behavior of reinforced concrete beams without transverse reinforcement
(2016-08-10)
Alkali-silica reaction, or ASR, is a common deterioration mechanism that subjects concrete to internal expansive stresses. Previous research on the structural effects of ASR has shown that if a structure is effectively ...
State of practice in seismic rehabilitation of buildings and fragility analysis of RC columns retrofitted with FRP
(2020-08-13)
The first part of this thesis is a report intended to document the type of works for seismic building retrofits that are taking place in the state of California, where the legislation mandates retrofits of existing ...
Development of an embedded wireless corrosion sensor for monitoring corrosion in reinforced concrete members
(2004-05-22)
The objective of this thesis is to discuss the development and testing of two wireless sensors that are designed to detect corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. These sensors are intended to be placed inside the ...
Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) under fatigue and sustained loading applications
(2011-08)
Four specimens were tested to evaluate the shear performance of beams with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates and CFRP anchors under fatigue and sustained loading applications. The specimens consisted of ...
Shear cracking in inverted-T straddle bents
(2011-08)
Significant diagonal cracking in reinforced concrete inverted-T (IT)
straddle bent caps has been reported throughout the State of Texas. Many of the distressed structures were recently constructed and have generally been ...
Design for shear in reinforced concrete using strut-and-tie and sectional models
(2005)
The design of reinforced concrete members for shear was studied. Both strut-and-tie models (STM) and sectional methods were examined. Initially, the response of isolated struts was observed. Various layout of reinforcement ...
Rehabilitation of poorly detailed RC structures using CFRP materials
(2006-05)
In many reinforced concrete structures built in the 1970's and earlier, bottom beam reinforcement is not continuous and if a column support is lost due to terrorist attack or other unexpected action, the structure could ...
Development of non-contact passive wireless sensors for detection of corrosion in reinforced concrete bridge decks
(2013-12)
Corrosion of embedded reinforcement is the leading form of deterioration affecting the integrity of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge members around the world. If undetected, corrosion can limit the service life ...
Undercut and grouted anchors as post-installed shear reinforcement
(2014-12)
The need for conservation in engineering has become apparent in the past several decades as a result of resource depletion, aging infrastructures, and diminishing real estate. In addition, many structures see increased ...