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Hazard mitigation and strengthening of unreinforced masonry walls using composites
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Hazard mitigation and strengthening of unreinforced masonry walls using composites

W.W. El-Dakhakhni, A.A. Hamid, Z.H.R. Hakam and M. Elgaaly
Composite structures, v 73(4), pp 458-477
2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2005.02.017
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Abstract

Composite masonry Concrete masonry Fiber reinforced plastics Retrofitting Seismic hazard Seismic loads Steel frames
An experimental investigation was conducted to study the behavior of unreinforced masonry (URM) walls retrofitted with composite laminates. The first testing phase included testing 24 URM assemblages under different stress conditions present in masonry walls. Tests included prisms loaded in compression normal and parallel to bed joints, diagonal tension specimens, and specimens loaded under joint shear. In the second testing phase, five masonry-infilled steel frames were tested with and without retrofit. The composite laminates increased the stiffness and strength and enhanced the post-peak behavior by stabilizing the masonry walls and preventing their out-of-plane spalling. Tests reported in this paper demonstrate the efficiency of composite laminates in improving the deformation capacity of URM, containing the hazardous URM damage, preventing catastrophic failure and maintaining the wall integrity even after significant structural damage.

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