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Physical punching shear models such as the Critical Shear Crack Theory (CSCT), which is the basis of Model Code 2010 (MC 2010), describe generally the punching strength as a function of the slab deformation. Thus, the prediction of an accurate load-deforma ...
Although mixed reinforced concrete (RC) - unreinforced masonry (URM) wall structures are often used, experimental and numerical studies on their seismic behaviour are scarce. Previous studies pointed out that the obtained results from numerical simulations ...
Existing bridges may have been designed and constructed according to codes without any provisions for seismic design and detailing. Particularly in countries with moderate seismicity, such as Switzerland, modern seismic design standards might have been int ...
The operation of a single Frank–Read (FR) source in the presence of a spatial stress gradient is studied using 3D discrete-dislocation dynamics (DDD) simulations and analytic models. Under a sufficiently large stress gradient, the FR source shows a new sta ...
The present study presents the development and comparison of two foil-to-foil lamination and interconnection methods of foil-based capacitive humidity sensors. The first method uses confined anisotropic conductive adhesive (ICA) in laser ablated vias throu ...
This paper discusses the development of drift-based and dual-parameter fragility curves for steel braces as part of concentrically braced frames designed in seismic regions. The experimental results from 24 different research programs are compiled into a d ...
This paper presents and discusses unsteady experimental results of controlled vibration measurements of blade-cluster and single-blade test cases, all subjected to the same subsonic ow conditions. The experiments were performed in a non-rotating annular te ...
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This paper presents the results of an experimental research on the influence of prestressing on the punching shear strength of flat slabs. The tests refer to 13 geometrically identical specimens 250 mm thick that were loaded in order to investigate the inf ...
The strength and deformation capacity of concrete frames is typically governed by their nodal regions behaviour. This is particularly relevant for frame corners subjected to opening bending moments, where premature brittle failures may develop depending on ...
This paper presents experimental results which demonstrate the important, but to date little-studied influence of surfacing on the response up to failure of orthotropic GFRP bridge decking local to concentrated loading. Four bonded deck specimens were test ...
