Ferrocement, Carbon, and Polypropylene Fibers for Strengthening Masonry Shear Walls
This paper describes an experimental investigation into the feasibility of using ferrocement jacketing, polypropylene fibers, and carbon fiber reinforced polymer sheets (CFRP) to enhance the shear resistance of unreinforced brick masonry. The study involved testing 12 wall panels in diagonal compres...
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| author | Enea Mustafaraj Marco Corradi Yavuz Yardim Erion Luga Muhammed Yasin Codur |
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| description | This paper describes an experimental investigation into the feasibility of using ferrocement jacketing, polypropylene fibers, and carbon fiber reinforced polymer sheets (CFRP) to enhance the shear resistance of unreinforced brick masonry. The study involved testing 12 wall panels in diagonal compression, three of which were strengthened using each of the above-mentioned techniques. The results showed that all three strengthening techniques led to a significant improvement in the shear resistance and deformation capacity of the unreinforced walls. Furthermore, the results showed that the strengthened walls exhibited a significant improvement in shear resistance and deformation capacity by a factor of 3.3–4.7 and 3.7–6.8, respectively. These findings suggest that ferrocement jacketing is a viable and highly effective method for strengthening masonry structures. Test results can assist in the decision-making process to identify the most suitable design and retrofitting solution, which could indicate that not only new materials, but also traditional methods and materials (ferrocement) could be interesting and effective, also considering their lower initial cost. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bd22b4ec8f384f7eaa118a06a4c9aee82023-11-18T16:57:04ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442023-06-011613459710.3390/ma16134597Ferrocement, Carbon, and Polypropylene Fibers for Strengthening Masonry Shear WallsEnea Mustafaraj0Marco Corradi1Yavuz Yardim2Erion Luga3Muhammed Yasin Codur4College 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, UKDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3FG, UKCollege of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, KuwaitCollege of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, KuwaitThis paper describes an experimental investigation into the feasibility of using ferrocement jacketing, polypropylene fibers, and carbon fiber reinforced polymer sheets (CFRP) to enhance the shear resistance of unreinforced brick masonry. The study involved testing 12 wall panels in diagonal compression, three of which were strengthened using each of the above-mentioned techniques. The results showed that all three strengthening techniques led to a significant improvement in the shear resistance and deformation capacity of the unreinforced walls. Furthermore, the results showed that the strengthened walls exhibited a significant improvement in shear resistance and deformation capacity by a factor of 3.3–4.7 and 3.7–6.8, respectively. These findings suggest that ferrocement jacketing is a viable and highly effective method for strengthening masonry structures. Test results can assist in the decision-making process to identify the most suitable design and retrofitting solution, which could indicate that not only new materials, but also traditional methods and materials (ferrocement) could be interesting and effective, also considering their lower initial cost.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4597ferrocement jacketingpolypropylene fibersmortar coatingdiagonal compressionstrengtheningrehabilitation |
| spellingShingle | Enea Mustafaraj Marco Corradi Yavuz Yardim Erion Luga Muhammed Yasin Codur Ferrocement, Carbon, and Polypropylene Fibers for Strengthening Masonry Shear Walls Materials ferrocement jacketing polypropylene fibers mortar coating diagonal compression strengthening rehabilitation |
| title | Ferrocement, Carbon, and Polypropylene Fibers for Strengthening Masonry Shear Walls |
| title_full | Ferrocement, Carbon, and Polypropylene Fibers for Strengthening Masonry Shear Walls |
| title_fullStr | Ferrocement, Carbon, and Polypropylene Fibers for Strengthening Masonry Shear Walls |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ferrocement, Carbon, and Polypropylene Fibers for Strengthening Masonry Shear Walls |
| title_short | Ferrocement, Carbon, and Polypropylene Fibers for Strengthening Masonry Shear Walls |
| title_sort | ferrocement carbon and polypropylene fibers for strengthening masonry shear walls |
| topic | ferrocement jacketing polypropylene fibers mortar coating diagonal compression strengthening rehabilitation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4597 |
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