Seismic Assessment and Strengthening Effectiveness of RC Frame Structures with Concrete Cover and Detailing Deficiencies: Field Evidence and Parametric Numerical Analyses
While concrete cover is conventionally evaluated for durability and corrosion protection in reinforced concrete (RC) elements, its critical role in concrete-reinforcement bond efficiency, mechanical core confinement, and overall structural ductility during seismic action is often overlooked. Insufficient cover thicknes...