Design Criteria for Masonry Reinforcement with Composite Reinforced Mortars (CRM)

Antonio Borri, Giulio Castori, Marco Corradi

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Abstract

There is an emerging need to upgrade historic masonry buildings and infrastructures which are most vulnerable to earthquakes. An objective of a long-term research program at Perugia University, Italy was developing design criteria for masonry reinforcement using a new class of materials, using Composite Reinforced Mortars (CRM). These are typically made of fiberglass meshes embedded into a cementitious or lime mortar, which offers higher sustainability features, in terms of vapour permeability and compatibility with masonry, lower costs, and better performance at high temperatures, compared to more traditional steel rebar jacketing or epoxy-bonded composites. These design criteria have been based on a comprehensive experimental and numerical research plan that included a study of the influence of reinforcing material, coating and wall thickness, and associated masonry strength and elastic properties, and the interaction of different stress states on bond behavior at interface masonry-to-coating. A design equation suitable for ultimate load design has been developed. Finally, analytical models regarding the lateral capacity of shear walls are briefly discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened with Composite Materials IV
EditorsGiovanni Castellazzi, Cristina Gentilini, Angelo Di Tommaso
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages498-504
Number of pages7
VolumeKEM 916
ISBN (Electronic)9783036410494
ISBN (Print)9783036400495
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Apr 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened With Composite Materials - Virtual, Online
Duration: 24 Nov 202126 Nov 2021
Conference number: 7

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
VolumeKEM 916
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened With Composite Materials
Abbreviated titleMuRiCo 7 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period24/11/2126/11/21

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