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A high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (HPFRCC) prepared with high-volume fly ash is proposed to repair damaged reinforced concrete (RC) columns. This study aims at developing an effective and easy-to-apply repairing technique for RC columns damaged in earthquake. Four columns with 200 mm × 200 mm cross section and 900 mm height were prepared and tested to 85% of the load-carrying capacity under amplitude-increasing lateral loads and a constant axial load. The damaged columns were repaired using the HPFRCC: two repair heights (300 and 500 mm) and two repairing processes (with and without axial loads). The effectiveness of the repairing schemes was evaluated by comparing load-carrying capacities, displacement ductility, stiffness, and energy dissipation of the columns. The results indicated that the load-carrying capacity and ductility of the repaired columns could be …