This book presents the development of a new method to predict load-deformation responses of reinforced concrete (RC) columns both with and without fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) jacketing under seismic loading. In the case of the flexure mechanism, the section analysis was applied considering the confinement effect of FRP jacketing. This section analysis was combined with the shear mechanism, which was modeled based on the truss mechanism. The flexure-shear models showed significant interactions due to the reduction of reinforcement secant stiffness after yielding and concrete deterioration....

Polymer Cement Mortar (PCM) possess higher flexural and ductility, impermeability and higher adhesion with substrate concrete compared with normal cement mortars. Therefore PCM has been used widely in all kinds of anticorrosive projects and as repairing materials for concrete structures and pavement. In the PCM applications, the bond between the PCM and concrete usually presents a weak link in the repaired structure. This research comprises experimental, analytical and numerical investigations of PCM-concrete bond properties subjected to static loading and fatigue loading. Various types of...