Design Recommendations for Columns Made of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete and NiTi SMA Bars
The use of new materials in construction endows structures with better mechanical characteristics. The combination of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and nickel and titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloy (SMA) improves the behavior of building structures by increasing both their ductility and dis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | Buildings |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/4/991 |