FRP for seismic strengthening of shear controlled RC columns: Experience from earthquakes and experimental analysis

The high vulnerability of existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures, even to moderate seismic events, has been confirmed from recent post-earthquake surveys. Short and wall-like RC columns are particularly prone to brittle failures, governed by concrete crushing. To reduce the vulnerability of existing RC columns, the use of externally bonded Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) reinforcement has been recognized as an effective method for...