Around the world, many informal masonry buildings have collapsed due to the failure of their
bearing walls under lateral seismic loads. This is related to the many involved factors, such …

This paper presents a study of stocky masonry pillars strengthened by stainless steel cords
and PBO fibres in bed joints. Ten physical models were used in experimental testing, of …

Abstract Steel Reinforced Grout (SRG) is gaining popularity as a retrofitting system for
structural elements due to advantages such as its effectiveness and ease of installation. The …

The use of Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) systems is emerging as a suitable solution for
strengthening historical masonry buildings, as they are made of compatible materials often …

Existing masonry structures are often in need of strengthening due to the limited masonry
tensile strength and consequent occurrence of cracks, which can lead to collapse of the …

Dry stone masonry is an ancient construction method that results very weak under eccentric
and horizontal loads if presents the lack of elements long enough to cross the thickness of …

в статье анализируется эффективность методов усиления каменных простенков.
Рассматриваются, как традиционные, так и новые методы усиления с применением …

The paper presents compression tests of stocky and slender masonry pillars strengthened in
bed joints with PBO fibres and an inorganic matrix. Five stocky pillars and four slender pillars …

Dry stone masonry (DSM) is an ancient construction method widely used for vernacular and
military buildings in rural and mountain regions. The use of this particular method is due to …

Аннотация В статье анализируется эффективность методов усиления центрально-
сжатых и сжато-изгибаемых каменных элементов. Приводятся, как традиционные, так …