Abstract
This paper describes an experimental program for improvement of the shear resistance of unreinforced masonry (URM) by plastering with two layers of short polypropylene fibers (fiber length = 12 mm) embedded into a cementitious matrix under in-plane loading. Six diagonal compression tests as of
ASTM E519-02, were carried out on masonry panels of dimensions 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.25 m built and tested at the laboratory. The main mechanical parameters such as the shear strength, modulus of rigidity and ductility were assessed and compared before and after strengthening. Additionally, the panels were also modelled using discrete micro-modelling using DIANA 9.6 and a non-linear analysis was conducted.
The results showed that polypropylene reinforced mortar coating increased the in-plane capacity of the unreinforced masonry by 270%.
ASTM E519-02, were carried out on masonry panels of dimensions 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.25 m built and tested at the laboratory. The main mechanical parameters such as the shear strength, modulus of rigidity and ductility were assessed and compared before and after strengthening. Additionally, the panels were also modelled using discrete micro-modelling using DIANA 9.6 and a non-linear analysis was conducted.
The results showed that polypropylene reinforced mortar coating increased the in-plane capacity of the unreinforced masonry by 270%.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 4th International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering, BCCCE,18-19 December 2020, EPOKA University, Tirana, Albania |
| Editors | Erion Luga, Enea Mustafaraj, Julinda Keçi |
| Publisher | Epoka University |
| Pages | 191-199 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789928135377 |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Dec 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 4th International Balkans Conference of Challenges of Civil Engineering - Tirana, Albania Duration: 18 Dec 2020 → 19 Dec 2020 Conference number: 4 |
Conference
| Conference | 4th International Balkans Conference of Challenges of Civil Engineering |
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| Abbreviated title | BCCCE 2020 |
| Country/Territory | Albania |
| City | Tirana |
| Period | 18/12/20 → 19/12/20 |