Bond Tests on Clay Bricks and Natural Stone Masonry Externally Bonded with FRP by Marianovella Leone, Maria Antonietta Aiello

“…Nowadays, the solution of durability problems of existing buildings has a key role in civil engineering, in which there is an ever-increasing need for building restorations. Over the past 50 years, there is a growing interest in a new composite material, fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP), suitable for increasing the resistance and the stability of existing buildings and, consequently, for extending their service life. …”
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Investigating the material properties of hemp fiber and puffed rice for use in heritage conservation by Abeer Dar Saleh, Ahmed Agiel, Maatouk Khoukhi, Sabeera Haris

“…Abstract A nation’s customs and traditions are unique, including the appearance of its buildings. Restoring older buildings retains cultural connections and enhances sensitivity to the past. …”
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