Issue 58

M. Emara et al, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 58 (2021) 86-104; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.58.07

(a) Single layer of EMM (b) Double layer of EMM Figure 4: The lap in the single-layer and the double layer of mesh reinforcement. (Overlap length of EMM layer)

tying SM layer to the stirrups and main reinforcement using tying steel wire

(a) Longitudinal view

(b) Cross-section view

(a) Before using the cement mortar layer

(b) After using the cement mortar layer

Figure 6: SM schemes (Full external confinement ).

Figure 5: SM schemes (Full internal confinement but without stirrups).

Figure 7: Tying SM layer to the stirrups and main reinforcement.

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