Jesús-Miguel Bairán

Energy Balance Based Ultimate Strain Capacity Model for Rectangular Concrete Columns with Limited Confinement Details

In the evaluation of existing structures, it is still common to find reinforced concrete elements designed with non-seismic or sub-standard transverse reinforcement details. Typically, these details consider poorly anchored 90° hooks that limit the confinement capacity of stirrups and crossties leading to a premature l...