TY - GEN
T1 - Strengthening of masonry structures with FRP composites
AU - Tumialan, J. Gustavo
AU - Micelli, Francesco
AU - Nanni, Antonio
PY - 2004/12/1
Y1 - 2004/12/1
N2 - Unreinforced masonry (URM) walls are prone to failure when subjected to out-of-plane and in-plane loads. The development of effective and affordable strengthening strategies is a need. In this context fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials offer viable solutions to solve or lessen the effects of overloading. This paper describes FRP systems proposed for use in the strengthening of masonry elements as well as the impact of such systems on the building being retrofitted. Also, field applications, some potential and others already implemented applications, are described. Field applications include strengthening for natural hazards (i.e. earthquakes and high wind pressures) as well as man-caused hazards (i.e. blasting). The potential of FRP systems for retrofitting of historic structures is also illustrated. Finally, research needs in this area are discussed.
AB - Unreinforced masonry (URM) walls are prone to failure when subjected to out-of-plane and in-plane loads. The development of effective and affordable strengthening strategies is a need. In this context fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials offer viable solutions to solve or lessen the effects of overloading. This paper describes FRP systems proposed for use in the strengthening of masonry elements as well as the impact of such systems on the building being retrofitted. Also, field applications, some potential and others already implemented applications, are described. Field applications include strengthening for natural hazards (i.e. earthquakes and high wind pressures) as well as man-caused hazards (i.e. blasting). The potential of FRP systems for retrofitting of historic structures is also illustrated. Finally, research needs in this area are discussed.
KW - Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
KW - Masonry
KW - Structural strengthening
KW - Unreinforced masonry (URM) walls
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U2 - 10.1061/40558(2001)130
DO - 10.1061/40558(2001)130
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:78650445373
SN - 0784405581
SN - 9780784405581
T3 - Structures - A Structural Engineering Odyssey, Structures 2001 - Proceedings of the 2001 Structures Congress and Exposition
BT - Structures - A Structural Engineering Odyssey, Structures 2001 - Proceedings of the 2001 Structures Congress and Exposition
T2 - 2001 Structures Congress and Exposition, Structures 2001
Y2 - 21 May 2001 through 23 May 2001
ER -