Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strengthening of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Subject to Out-Of-Plane Loads

Abstract

Unreinforced masonry (URM) walls are prone to failure when subjected to out-of-plane loads caused by earthquakes or high wind pressure. This paper presents tlie results of an experimental program on theflexural behavior ofURM walls strengthened with externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates, as well as on the influence of the putty filler on the bond strength. based on the experimental evidence, the paper provides a design approach for the strengthening with FRP laminates of URM walls that are analyzed as simply supported members. the database includes URM walls strengthened with different amounts and types of externally bonded FRP reinforcement.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Fiber-reinforced concrete; Flexural strength; Masonry; Polymer

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0889-3241

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2024 American Concrete Institute, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2003

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