Abstract: Several methods have been proposed for estimating the actual tensile forces in metallic tie-rods inserted into the masonry arches and vaults of historic buildings. Static and dynamic methods based on the experimental ...

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are more and more used in the building trade for the set up of reinforcing and repair devices. As known, FRP composites offer higher strength and Young modulus than traditional ...

Abstract: This paper presents a numerical method to predict the ultimate load of masonry arches strengthened with carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips bonded to the intrados. The voussoirs of the arch and the CFRP strip, ...

Abstract: Carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite materials have been widely used to strengthen masonry constructions. The bond between CFRP and substrate strongly conditions the performance of reinforced masonry structures. ...