Strengthening Effect of the Fixing Method of Polypropylene Band on Unreinforced Brick Masonry in Flexural, Shear, and Torsion Behaviors

Every year, Vietnam faces typhoons accompanied by strong winds. Semi-permanent houses are severely damaged by these winds. We researched a strengthening method using a Polypropylen (PP) band to prevent housing damage caused by strong winds. In this study, we have developed a new method of fixing PP...

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Main Authors: Ta Quy Hung, Mitsuo Mizoguchi, Yuya Takase
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/11/2863