Pushover analysis of fiber-reinforced polymer-strengthened masonry

[Excerpt] 17.1 Introduction Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have been extensively used for seismic strengthening of existing concrete and masonry structures. The ease of application and high strength-to-weight ratio of these composites have made them an interesting solution for strengthening purpos...

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Main Author: Ghiassi, Bahman (author)
Other Authors: Oliveira, Daniel V. (author), Grande, Ernesto (author), Lignola, G. P. (author)
Format: bookPart
Language:eng
Published: 2019
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/67868
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/67868
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Summary:[Excerpt] 17.1 Introduction Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have been extensively used for seismic strengthening of existing concrete and masonry structures. The ease of application and high strength-to-weight ratio of these composites have made them an interesting solution for strengthening purposes.[...]