Masters Theses

Abstract

"Previous investigations have shown that the use of modern retrofit systems can significantly improve the behavior of URM infill walls subjected to variable out-of-plane loads. It has also been shown that the use of externally bonded retrofit systems can greatly reduce the amount of fragmentation and debris scatter that is found to occur in URM walls subjected to high intensity blast loads...The main objective of this study is to investigate, through static testing, the use of modern materials for the purpose of improving the behavior of URM walls subjected to blast loads. This study implemented externally bonded FRP grids and an elastomeric polyurea coating as strengthening materials"--Introduction, page 5.

Advisor(s)

Myers, John

Committee Member(s)

Baird, Jason, 1955-
Belarbi, Abdeldjelil

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 2007

Pagination

xv, 187 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-43).

Rights

© 2007 Trevor D. Hrynyk, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Buildings -- Blast effects
Fiber-reinforced plastics
Masonry -- Testing

Thesis Number

T 9238

Print OCLC #

233637272

Electronic OCLC #

182747763

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