Seyed Mohammad HosseiniMaterials, Structures & Earthquake Engineering
← Research area: Strengthening & retrofit
Existing structures · Cyclic testing

CFRP strengthening of short RC columns

Developing and evaluating CFRP strengthening systems for vulnerable reinforced-concrete members.

CFRP-strengthened concrete column in a structural loading frame
Engineering question

How can CFRP strengthening address both shear and flexural deficiencies in short reinforced-concrete columns?

Research context
Isfahan University of Technology
Period
Master’s research and related projects · 2015–2019
Research collaborators
Davood Mostofinejad and research collaborators

My contribution

  • Fabricating and testing short RC columns under reversed cyclic loading.
  • Investigating shear-flexural strengthening and alternative CFRP confinement configurations.

Findings and relevance

The research evaluates changes in strength, ductility, energy dissipation, and failure mode. It informs the selection and development of strengthening methods for deficient concrete members.

Continuing questions

Continuing interests include the assessment, strengthening, and rehabilitation of existing concrete structures.

Related outputs

Publications

Let’s discuss your next challenge

Research collaboration, structural design, and advanced materials.

Get in touch