Reinforcing concrete (RC) structures in seismically-active regions are susceptible to undergo cyclic inelastic deformations in their critical regions that can lead to cover spalling, concrete crushing, bar buckling and bar fracture due to low-cycle fatigue damage. These failure modes can result in irreversible structural damage, causing the structure to lose its lateral load-carrying capacity. Junan’s research aims to develop a methodology to numerically assess the low-cycle fatigue damage and residual life of RC structures after being subjected to a sequence of seismic ground motions.
Supervisors
- Rajesh Dhakal
- Reagan Chandramohan
- Mayank Tripathi
Start date: 2021
Proposed end date: 2024
Type of position sought: Academic, Research, Industry
