In-plane strength of masonry walls is affected by the resistant mechanisms activated in the
walls, ie, related to flexural or shear behavior. The latter one can occur in the walls …

Tuff masonry structures represent a large part of the existing cultural heritage in
Mediterranean countries and need to be preserved against earthquakes by reversible …

This paper summarises 123 existing quasi-static shear–compression tests on stone masonry
walls and evaluates the results to provide the input required for the displacement-based …

Confined masonry (CM) buildings experienced some major damages in past earthquakes.
Numerous studies have investigated various strengthening techniques to improve the …

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become an integral part of the construction
industry because of their versatility, enhanced durability and resistance to fatigue and …

The seismic vulnerability of unreinforced masonries underlines the importance of
developing new methods and materials for the retrofitting of historical structures. Nowadays …

Basalt textile-reinforced mortar (BTRM) composites have shown to be a promising technique
for the reinforcement of masonry systems, but their use as in-plane shear reinforcement of …

This paper reports an experimental programme on masonry walls composed of handmade
solid clay brick and hydraulic lime mortar. Reversed cyclic shear compression tests were …

Abstract Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) materials are becoming
increasingly suitable for strengthening of historic masonry constructions but only few …

Sustainability goals are essential driving principles for the development of innovative
materials in the construction industry. Natural fibres represent an attractive alternative as …