Innovative seismic strengthening of historic masonry walls using polymer mortar and steel strips
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Engineering Structures"
DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111507
Abstract: Abstract Appropriate selection of strengthening methods for existing historic masonry structures is of utmost importance to improve the seismic behavior without altering their aesthetics. The present research was aimed to study the in-situ strengthening methods… read more here.
Keywords: strengthening methods; historic masonry; polymer mortar; masonry walls ... See more keywords
Experimental Characterization of Ancient Metal Tie-Rods in Historic Masonry Buildings
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "International Journal of Architectural Heritage"
DOI: 10.1080/15583058.2018.1563230
Abstract: ABSTRACT Metal tie-rods play a decisive role in the control of horizontal thrusts in historic masonry buildings. The main goal of the present study is to investigate the relationship between metallurgical and mechanical properties of… read more here.
Keywords: metal tie; historic masonry; tie rods; masonry buildings ... See more keywords
Force-Based Seismic Evaluation of Retrofitting Interventions of Historic Masonry Castles by 3D Rigid Block Limit Analysis
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Applied Sciences"
DOI: 10.3390/app10155035
Abstract: This paper deals with the force-based assessment of collapse mechanisms and strengthening interventions of the historic masonry castle “Bussi sul Tirino” (Abruzzi, Italy) using rigid block limit analysis (RBLA). The structure, which is a fortified… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; historic masonry; interventions historic; force based ... See more keywords