A review of methods for strengthening of masonry arches with composite materials
Strengthening of existing structures have been widely investigated around the world with the
aim to preserve historic heritage and monument. Traditional techniques are being …
aim to preserve historic heritage and monument. Traditional techniques are being …
[HTML][HTML] Performance assessment of basalt FRCM for retrofit applications on masonry
An increasing interest and application is nowadays found for composite systems in
construction and rehabilitation industry. The consensus on fibre reinforced composite …
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 …
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
Abstract Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) composites are now widely used for
repair and retrofitting existing structures. Guidelines for product qualification are needed to …
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
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 …
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 …
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
The use of textile reinforced mortar (TRM) composites is considered a suitable solution to
strengthen historical masonry structures. Specifically, TRM composites are characterised by …
strengthen historical masonry structures. Specifically, TRM composites are characterised by …
Comparison of different types of TRM composites for strengthening masonry panels
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 …
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
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 …
potential benefits of different types of external reinforcement systems aimed to reduce the …
Effect of hemp bio composite strengthening on masonry barrel vaults damage
Masonry vaults are common structural elements of the Italian architectural heritage,
significantly vulnerable to seismic loads. For this reason strengthening is often required. In …
significantly vulnerable to seismic loads. For this reason strengthening is often required. In …