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Retrofitting solution for beam-to-column connections of precast reinforced conc...

Precast reinforced concrete building structures are widely used in the Portuguese industrial stock and throughout Europe. Beam-to-column connections are a key component in this type of structure. However, they are also the source of significant damage, as reported in recent earthquakes. Different configurations are common, such as using a dowel, neoprene or just assuming a concrete-to-concrete interface. Both a...

Avaliação experimental do comportamento para fora-do-plano de paredes de enchim...

Reforço de ligações viga-pilar em estruturas pré-fabricadas de betão armado

Influência das paredes fortes de alvenaria de enchimento no comportamento sísmi...

The story behind a blind prediction of a 3-storey infilled reinforced concrete ...

Experimental study of the flexural strength of masonry brick walls strengthened...

The article presents the results of a testing campaign that was carried out to validate the effect of ETICS and seismic plus energy retrofitting techniques on the flexural strength of full-scale masonry brick walls. The study highlights the importance of retrofitting techniques that can improve the energy efficiency and seismic safety of existing buildings, a growing global concern. Based on this motivation, a ...

A experimental characterization of seismic plus thermal energy retrofitting

The renovation and refurbishment of existing envelopes of existing RC buildings are usually performed, focusing only on improving their structural or thermal energy characteristics. However, international concern about the sustainability and resilience of existing building structures demands the rethinking of retrofitting techniques that tackle both aspects simultaneously, making the envelopes more energy effic...

Interactions between Seismic Safety and Energy Efficiency for Masonry Infill Wa...

Currently, the upgrade of existing reinforced concrete (RC) buildings focuses only on energy retrofitting measures due to the current policies promoted in the scope of the European Green Deal. However, the structural deficiencies are not eliminated, leaving the building seriously unsafe despite the investment, particularly in seismic-prone regions. Moreover, the envelopes of existing RC buildings are responsibl...

Cyclic behaviour of precast beam-to-column connections with low seismic detailing

Beam-to-column connections are a crucial element in industrial precast reinforced concrete (PRC) buildings. They are also the source of several damages reported after recent earthquakes. This typology of buildings is very common both in the Portuguese industrial park and throughout Europe. In order to have a better knowledge of the connection behaviour an extensive experimental work was done and it is here pres...

Effect of the Openings on the Seismic Response of an Infilled Reinforced Concre...

The seismic behavior of the infill masonry infill walls has a significant impact on the global response of reinforced concrete frame structures. One factor influencing its behavior is the existence of openings in the walls, such as doors and windows, which are crucial for the infill seismic performance. Although the numerical simulation of the seismic behavior of RC buildings with infill walls has evolved signi...