Bond deterioration between the reinforcement and surrounding concrete is one of the crucial reasons for the structural degradation in the steel-concrete composite structures. The assessment of bond deterioration due to ...

Reinforced concrete (RC) is one of the most commonly used composite materials in construction industry. Corrosion of reinforcing steel embedded in concrete is a crucial issue leading deterioration of RC structure. In this ...

Circular hollow section (CHS) steel beams are widely used in both mechanical and civil applications. CHS members are mainly subjected to bending. The flexural overstrength factor (namely the ratio between the ultimate ...