To the Definition the Deflections of Flexible Non-centrally Compressed Reinforced Concrete Struts Strengthened in the Transverse Direction with Composite Materials by D. R. Mailyan, S. V. Georgiev

“…An analysis of the calculation methods found in the normative literature on strengthening reinforced concrete structures with composite materials arranged in the transverse direction by the method of wrapping structures showed that there is no calculation method for the second group of limit states.The Code of Rules 164.1325800.2014 does not consider options for strengthening flexible compressed reinforced concrete structures, with the arrangement of composite materials in the transverse direction, introducing restrictions to the dimensions of structures. …”
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Methodology for Assessing the Probability of Corrosion in Concrete Structures on the Basis of Half-Cell Potential and Concrete Resistivity Measurements by Lukasz Sadowski

“…Therefore, much attention has been given to developing methods of predicting the service life of reinforced concrete structures. The progress of corrosion cannot be visually assessed until a crack or a delamination appears. …”
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A Thermo-Hygro-Coupled Model for Chloride Penetration in Concrete Structures by Nattapong Damrongwiriyanupap, Suchart Limkatanyu, Yunping Xi

“…Corrosion damage due to chloride attack is one of the most concerning issues for long term durability of reinforced concrete structures. By developing the reliable mathematical model of chloride penetration into concrete structures, it can help structural engineers and management agencies with predicting the service life of reinforced concrete structures in order to effectively schedule the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation program. …”
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Ensuring Seismic Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Buildings by O. V. Mkrtychev, A. A. Reshchetov

“…The presented technique makes it possible to investigate the nature of the destruction of reinforced concrete structures during intense earthquakes and to identify zones with a deficiency in bearing capacity. …”
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Recent Findings and Open Issues concerning the Seismic Behaviour of Masonry Infill Walls in RC Buildings by André Furtado, Maria Teresa de Risi

“…The extension of the damages observed after the last major earthquakes shows that the seismic risk mitigation of infilled reinforced concrete structures is a paramount topic in seismic prone regions. …”
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Impact of Radial Electrode Coverage on the Performance of Liquid-Deployed PMUTs: A Dynamic and Kinematic Study by Stephen Sammut, Edward Gatt, Ruben Paul Borg

“…PMUTs designed for integration into the pore solution of reinforced concrete structures need to operate effectively with liquid coupling fluids to ensure optimal sonic energy transfer into the structure. …”
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Numerical Study on Failure Mechanisms of Shaft Wall Consisting of Steel Plate and Concrete under the Effects of Explosion by Yanjun Qi, Linming Dou, Zhaoxing Dong, Bo Meng

“…To enhance the antidynamic and static load resistance of reinforced concrete structures, the measure of covering steel plates on the inner surface of concrete structures arises, which has been rapidly developed and applied in civil engineering and other fields and has achieved a good performance. …”
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Progressive Collapse of Structural Systems Considering Force and Corrosion Damage by S. I. Merkulov

“…Peculiarities of corrosion damageability of concrete of reinforced concrete structures are determined, mechanisms of force and corrosion effects and their influence on progressive destruction of structural systems of exploited buildings are analyzed.…”
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Performance of GGBS Cement Concrete under Natural Carbonation and Accelerated Carbonation Exposure by Jun Zhao, Eskinder Desta Shumuye, Zike Wang, Gashaw Assefa Bezabih

“…One of the primary problems related to reinforced concrete structures is carbonation of concrete. In many cases, depth of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures is used to evaluate concrete service life. …”
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Reflection of Multiple Loading in The Deformation Model for Reconstructed Reinforced Concrete by V. G. Murashkin

“…During the reconstruction, or upon expiration of the service life, as well as after external impact, reinforced concrete structures require examination and verification calculations. …”
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3D Fiber-Based Frame Element with Multiaxial Stress Interaction for RC Structures by Alexander Kagermanov, Paola Ceresa

“…A three-dimensional fiber-based frame element accounting for multiaxial stress conditions in reinforced concrete structures is presented. The element formulation relies on the classical Timoshenko beam theory combined with sectional fiber discretization and a triaxial constitutive model for reinforced concrete consisting of an orthotropic, smeared crack material model based on the fixed crack assumption. …”
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Cathodic Protection of Marine Prestressed Concrete Bridges – Review of Case Studies by Sharma Suraksha, Hornbostel Karla, Geiker Mette

“…Reinforcement corrosion is the main deterioration mechanism in marine exposed reinforced concrete structures. Recent investigations show that not only the ordinary reinforcement, but also prestressed tendons might be affected. …”
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Evaluation of the Long-Term Strength of Concrete in Building Structures by V. I. Putlyaev, M. N. Berlinova

“…An approach to estimating the long-term strength of concrete in building structures in the calculation of reinforced concrete structures of buildings and structures of various types is proposed. …”
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The Coupled Effect of Temperature and Carbonation on the Corrosion of Rebars in the Simulated Concrete Pore Solutions by Jiezhen Hu, Xuequn Cheng, Xiaogang Li, Peichang Deng, Gui Wang

“…The reinforced concrete structures have to survive high temperature and carbonation at low latitude region. …”
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Studi Kinerja Struktur Beton Bertulang Beraturan Yang Didisain Dengan Performance Based Plastic Design by Nidiasari Nidiasari, Jati Sunaryati, Sandy Finanda

“…Performance-Based Plastic Design (PBPD) is a structural analysis with the concept of energy methods which was initially used on steel structures. For reinforced concrete structures this method can also be used using the C2 coefficient. …”
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Electrical Resistivity of Concrete for Durability Evaluation: A Review by Pejman Azarsa, Rishi Gupta

“…Degradation processes in reinforced concrete structures that affect durability are partially controlled by transport of aggressive ions through the concrete microstructure. …”
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Reliability-Based Analysis of Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Carbonation by Flora Faleschini, Mariano Angelo Zanini, Lorenzo Hofer

“…Durability represents a crucial issue for evaluating safety and serviceability of reinforced concrete structures. Many studies have already focused on carbonation-induced corrosion of natural aggregate concrete (NAC) structures, leading to several prediction models to estimate carbonation depth. …”
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Dynamic Performance of Concrete Considering Initial Stresses and Creep by S. Yu. Savin, M. Z. Sharipov

“…In accidental design situations, the loading mode of reinforced concrete structures includes two typical stages such as long-term deformation under constant or slowly varying load and dynamic impact. …”
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A Comprehensive Flexural Analysis for Sustainable Concrete Structure Reinforced by Embedded Parts by Yuantian Sun, Junfei Zhang, Yunchao Tang, Yufei Wang, Junbo Sun, Xiangyu Wang

“…In this research, the plate embedded parts and grooved embedded parts reinforced concrete structures were investigated. Two types of plate embedded parts and three types of grooved embedded parts experienced coating treatment to enable sustainable function. …”
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A Comparative Study of Seismic Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures Using Chinese and African Seismic Codes by Musaab Suliman, Liang Lu

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify each code’s advantages by comparing assessment of the seismic efficacy of moment resistance frame reinforced concrete (MRF-RC) frames using four different codes: the Ethiopian Building Code Standard (EBCS-8), the Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures (ECP-201), the Algerian Seismic Regulations (RPA-99), and the Chinese Code for Seismic Design of Buildings (GB-50011), the first three are the major codes used in Africa. …”
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