Behaviour of GFRP strengthened masonry wall panels under base shock vibrations

Abstract

Masonry structures are prone to extensive damage followed by failure and collapse when subjected to loads resulting from wind earthquake and other natural or man made events Recent earthquakes and terrorist acts have clearly demonstrated the need for the development of effective and affordable strategies for the strengthening of masonry As a response to these challenges fiber reinforced polymer FRP composites are found to offer technically and economically viable solutions In the context of research undertaken worldwide this thesis presents an overview of the studies and field applications of masonry strengthening with FRP composites as conducted in the last few decades newline newline newline