Masonry wall panels with GFRP and steel-cord strengthening subjected to cyclic shear: An experimental study

Borri, Antonio, Castori, Giulio, Corradi, Marco and Sisti, Romina (2014) Masonry wall panels with GFRP and steel-cord strengthening subjected to cyclic shear: An experimental study. Construction and Building Materials, 56. pp. 63-73. ISSN 09500618

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Abstract

This paper provides the results of a series of shear tests carried out on wall panels reinforced with two techniques by means of jacketing with GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers) mesh inserted inside an inorganic matrix and a reinforced repointing of mortar joints using high strength stainless steel cords. The tests were done on panels assembled in the laboratory and were carried out using a widely-known test method (diagonal compression test). Masonry materials include stone and brick in which a variety of unit sizes and forms are produced. Mortar was a hydraulic lime/sand with a plasticiser added to improve workability. The failure loads, in-plane and out-of-plane deflections and failure modes were recorded. Based on the results of the experimental program, it appears that the in-plane shear strength of the reinforced masonry wall systems increased significantly compared with that of control unreinforced masonry panels.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Masonry, shear strength, reinforcement, steel cords, GFRM
Subjects:	H200 Civil Engineering J500 Materials Technology not otherwise specified
Department:	Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering
Depositing User:	Becky Skoyles
Date Deposited:	08 May 2014 10:01
Last Modified:	13 Oct 2019 00:37
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/16394

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