Shake table tests on deficient RC buildings strengthened using post-tensioned metal straps

Reyes Garcia*, Iman Hajirasouliha, Kypros Pilakoutas, Yasser Helal, Yaser Jemaa, Maurizio Guadagnini, Mihail Petkovski, Philippe Mongabure, Mihaela Anca Ciupala, Nicholas Kyriakides, Christis Z. Chrysostomou, Alper Ilki, M. Saiid Saiidi, Lluis Torres, Nicolae Taranu, Mihai Budescu

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Abstract

The European research project BANDIT investigated the effectiveness of a novel Post-Tensioned Metal Strapping (PTMS) strengthening technique at improving the seismic performance of deficient RC buildings using shake table tests. A full-scale two-story structure was designed with inadequate reinforcement detailing of columns and beam-column joints so as to simulate typical deficient buildings in Mediterranean and developing countries. Initial shaking table tests were carried out until significant damage was observed in the beam-column joints.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSeismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Structures
PublisherKluwer Academic Publishers
Pages187-202
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)9783319004570
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Publication series

NameGeotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering
Volume26
ISSN (Print)1573-6059
ISSN (Electronic)1872-4671

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