Bond Analysis of Titanium Rods Embedded in Masonry
Among the techniques utilized for strengthening masonry structures with advanced materials, the adoption of near-surface mounted (NSM) titanium rods stands out as a promising method for increasing the flexural and shear strength of masonry structures. This method is also known as Bed Joint Reinforce...
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| author | Fitsum Haile Marco Corradi Enea Mustafaraj Harrison Coolledge Jill Adkins |
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| description | Among the techniques utilized for strengthening masonry structures with advanced materials, the adoption of near-surface mounted (NSM) titanium rods stands out as a promising method for increasing the flexural and shear strength of masonry structures. This method is also known as Bed Joint Reinforcement. Ensuring an effective performance of this technique hinges on establishing a strong bond between the NSM reinforcement and the substrate masonry material. The primary objective of this project was to study the mechanics of this bond using NSM threaded and smooth titanium rods while scrutinizing the impact of key parameters on bond performance. Variables under investigation encompassed the rod type (smooth and threaded), bond length, and the material used to fill the groove (type of mortars). It was found that threaded rods outperformed all other types investigated, and pull-out strengths can be significantly improved through careful selection and optimization of the mortar type and bond length. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2c977d89fbf245f9a494e1cf98d7caa42024-04-12T13:21:52ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442024-03-01177151710.3390/ma17071517Bond Analysis of Titanium Rods Embedded in MasonryFitsum Haile0Marco Corradi1Enea Mustafaraj2Harrison Coolledge3Jill Adkins4Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Wynne Jones Building, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UKDepartment of Engineering and Technology, School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UKCollege of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, KuwaitDepartment of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Wynne Jones Building, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UKResearch Department, Perryman Company, Houston, PA 15342, USAAmong the techniques utilized for strengthening masonry structures with advanced materials, the adoption of near-surface mounted (NSM) titanium rods stands out as a promising method for increasing the flexural and shear strength of masonry structures. This method is also known as Bed Joint Reinforcement. Ensuring an effective performance of this technique hinges on establishing a strong bond between the NSM reinforcement and the substrate masonry material. The primary objective of this project was to study the mechanics of this bond using NSM threaded and smooth titanium rods while scrutinizing the impact of key parameters on bond performance. Variables under investigation encompassed the rod type (smooth and threaded), bond length, and the material used to fill the groove (type of mortars). It was found that threaded rods outperformed all other types investigated, and pull-out strengths can be significantly improved through careful selection and optimization of the mortar type and bond length.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/7/1517titaniumearthquake engineeringmechanical testingmasonry |
| spellingShingle | Fitsum Haile Marco Corradi Enea Mustafaraj Harrison Coolledge Jill Adkins Bond Analysis of Titanium Rods Embedded in Masonry Materials titanium earthquake engineering mechanical testing masonry |
| title | Bond Analysis of Titanium Rods Embedded in Masonry |
| title_full | Bond Analysis of Titanium Rods Embedded in Masonry |
| title_fullStr | Bond Analysis of Titanium Rods Embedded in Masonry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bond Analysis of Titanium Rods Embedded in Masonry |
| title_short | Bond Analysis of Titanium Rods Embedded in Masonry |
| title_sort | bond analysis of titanium rods embedded in masonry |
| topic | titanium earthquake engineering mechanical testing masonry |
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