Browsing SINTEF Narvik by Subject "Concrete walls with openings"
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Assessment of RC walls with cut-out openings strengthened by FRP composites using a rigid-plastic approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Building refurbishment works frequently require the cutting of new openings in concrete walls. Cutting new openings weakens the overall response of such elements, so they usually require strengthening. However, current ... -
Axially Loaded RC Walls with Cutout Openings Strengthened with FRCM Composites
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Abstract: Upgrading existing buildings to new functional requirements may require new openings that can weaken the structure, prompting the need for strengthening. In such cases traditional strengthening solutions, such ...