Innovative seismic strengthening of historic masonry walls using polymer mortar and steel strips
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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
Evaluation of different strengthening methods in the mechanical and functional properties of soy protein-based bioplastics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121517
Abstract: Abstract The bioplastics manufactured are still not competitive compared to conventional plastics, due to their higher price and poor mechanical properties. For this purpose, different physical strengthening methods have been studied to evaluate the reinforcement… read more here.
Keywords: strengthening methods; protein based; soy protein; based bioplastics ... See more keywords