2011

Shear resistance of reinforced concrete beams without stirrups. Author: Sigurður Rúnar Birgisson.
The experiment involved testing concrete beams of variable height and consequently variable a/d ratio and comparing the test results to three building codes; ACI 318-08, ENV 1992-1-1:1991 and EC-2:2004. The thesis on pdf.
Video clip from the experiment a/d=4.81 
Video clip from the experiment a/d=3.68
Video clip from the experiment a/d=2.81
Video clip from the experiment a/d=1.86
Video clip from the experiment a/d=1.14

Experimental research on BFRP confined concrete columns. Author: Arngrímur Konráðsson.
The primary objectives of this research are to investigatethe behaviour of axially loaded concrete columns confined with an obscure material in civil engineer for strengthening, basalt fibre reinforced polymer jacket (BFRP), and to compare calculation predictions tothe test results using available guidelines. The thesis on pdf.
Video clip from the experiment

Prestressed BFRP tendons in concrete beams. Author: Björgvin S. Jónsson.
The main topics of thisexperimental work are to use prestressed BFRP tendon as reinforcement in concrete beam, simulating precasted slabs for example, and try to estimatethe relaxation ofthe prestress force inthe tendon. The thesis on pdf.

Confined concrete with Icelandic aggregate. Author: Páll V. Bjarnason.
Thisthesis presents a study ofthe behavior of large scale concrete columns confined by rectangular ties under concentric loading.The main focus is on using Icelandic cement and aggregate and to find out ifthe ductility and compressive strength of Icelandic reinforced confined concrete columns is according tothe rules given inthe European standards for design of concrete structures and earthquake resistance. The thesis on pdf  Video clip from the experiment

2010
Structural Analysis of Aluminium Transmission Pylon. Author: Hannibal Þ. Ólafsson.
The main purpose of this study is to analyze a new type of pylon in terms of structural issues having aluminium as material ofthe structure. Linear and non-linear analyses are performed onthe pylon. Aluminium alloys are studied to decide on type of alloys to be used. The thesis on pdf.

Concrete walls founded on earthquake areas. Author: Helgi S. Ólafsson.
The main object of this project is to show how different foundations changethe behavior of walls during seismic activity.The analysis of this behavior requires models that take into account not onlythe structure, but alsothe bedrock, soil bed andthe dynamic
interaction forces existing betweenthem.  The thesis on pdf.

Near-fault ground-motion and structural design issues. Author: Sigurður U. Sigurðsson.
An introduction to inelastic behaviour of elastic-perfectly-plastic (EPP) SDOF systems is presented using models relating structural behaviour factor and displacement ductility. Other types of inelastic hysteretic behaviour are compared with EPP system performance. The thesis on pdf.

2009
Ventilated air gaps and measurements in roofs. Author: Agnar Snædahl.
The attempt in thisthesis is to accumulatethe main affects that concerns ventilated thin air gaps in roofs in Iceland and explainthem with drawings, pictures and calculations. The thesis on pdf.

2008
Pushover analysis of an existing reinforced concrete structure. Author: Jón Ö. Bjarnason.
The main purpose of this study is to analyzethe seismic response of a reinforced concrete structure whichsuffered damage inthe South Iceland earthquakes in June 2000. Two different methods are used to analysethe structure. The thesis on pdf.
 

Research papers

2012
Test of prestressed concrete beams with BFRP tendons
Authors: Eythor Thorhallsson and Bjorgvin Smari Jonsson. The paper on pdf.

2011
Test of Retangular Confined Concrete Columns for strength and ductility
Authors: Eythor Thorhallsson and Pall Bjarnason. The paper on pdf. 

Concrete Cylinders Confined with Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer
Authors: Eythor Thorhallsson, Arngrímur Konráðsson and Stefan Kubens. The paper on pdf.

Lamppost made of Basalt Fiber reinforcement in Polyester Resin. Tested for tension & compression load.
Authors: Jón Ólafur Erlendsson and Eythor Thorhallsson. The paper on pdf.

2010
Analysis of Concrete Walls under Earthquake Action Influencefrom different types of Foundation.
Authors: Eythor Thorhallsson and Helgi Olafsson. The paper on pdf.

2009
Analysis of a squat concrete wall, difference in translation during seismic exitation due to foundation support.
Authors: Eythor Thorhallson, Indridi Rikhardsson, Adalsteinn Olafsson and Helgi Olafsson. The paper on pdf.

Basalt fiber bar. Reinforcement of concrete structures.  Authors: Hannibal Ólafsson and Eythor Thorhallsson. The paper on pdf.