A review of methods for strengthening of masonry arches with composite materials

P Zampieri, N Simoncello, CD Tetougueni… - Engineering …, 2018 - Elsevier
Strengthening of existing structures have been widely investigated around the world with the
aim to preserve historic heritage and monument. Traditional techniques are being …

[HTML][HTML] Performance assessment of basalt FRCM for retrofit applications on masonry

GP Lignola, C Caggegi, F Ceroni, S De Santis… - Composites Part B …, 2017 - Elsevier
An increasing interest and application is nowadays found for composite systems in
construction and rehabilitation industry. The consensus on fibre reinforced composite …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental analysis on tensile and bond properties of PBO and aramid fabric reinforced cementitious matrix for strengthening masonry structures

C Caggegi, FG Carozzi, S De Santis… - Composites Part B …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract The use of Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) composites appears as a
compatible and effective technique to strengthen masonry structures. The use of FRCM …

[HTML][HTML] A qualification method for externally bonded Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) strengthening systems

L Ascione, G De Felice, S De Santis - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) composites are now widely used for
repair and retrofitting existing structures. Guidelines for product qualification are needed to …

Seismic retrofitting systems for unreinforced masonry from a rural community perspective: an overview

PKVR Padalu, S Trivedi, S Gaulkar, R Vashisht… - Iranian Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Around the world, there are a lot of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings situated in
seismically active areas. Additionally, the majority of these buildings were not built in …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation of tuff masonry panels reinforced with surface bonded basalt textile-reinforced mortar

G Marcari, M Basili, F Vestroni - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Basalt textile-reinforced mortar (BTRM) composites have shown to be a promising technique
for the reinforcement of masonry systems, but their use as in-plane shear reinforcement of …

[HTML][HTML] Tensile behaviour of a basalt TRM strengthening system: Influence of mortar and reinforcing textile ratios

C Caggegi, E Lanoye, K Djama, A Bassil… - Composites Part B …, 2017 - Elsevier
The use of textile reinforced mortar (TRM) composites is considered a suitable solution to
strengthen historical masonry structures. Specifically, TRM composites are characterised by …

Comparison of different types of TRM composites for strengthening masonry panels

X Wang, CC Lam, VP Iu - Construction and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
Composite materials that are constructed of textiles with high mechanical strength and
embedded in a mortar matrix (also known as textile reinforced mortars (TRMs)) have …

[HTML][HTML] Use of DIC technique for investigating the behaviour of FRCM materials for strengthening masonry elements

A Bilotta, F Ceroni, GP Lignola, A Prota - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Numerous experimental programs have been conducted in recent years to understand the
potential benefits of different types of external reinforcement systems aimed to reduce the …

Effect of hemp bio composite strengthening on masonry barrel vaults damage

M Gioffré, G Navarra, N Cavalagli, FL Iacono… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Masonry vaults are common structural elements of the Italian architectural heritage,
significantly vulnerable to seismic loads. For this reason strengthening is often required. In …