...Shamim A. Sheikh, PhD, PEng, FCAE; Zahra Kharal, PhD Steel corrosion is by far the biggest durability issue for many reinforced concrete bridge structures worldwide. The columns in these bridges can be critical, especially for seismic resistance. In this study, glass-fibre-reinforced-polymer bars...

...Reza Akbari; Amir Seyedkhoei Several single-column-bent bridges have collapsed in the past under earthquakes. Different factors associated with poor structural design and/or construction including inadequate and/or prematurely terminated longitudinal reinforcement (LR), insufficient concrete...

...: All rights reserved 2021 columns concrete structures corrosion Recent events have highlighted the state of deterioration of part of existing structures and infrastructures and the need for deep checks and urgent maintenance works to improve the structural safety and the durability...