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Author Ferrara, Giuseppe, author

Title Flax-TRM composite systems for strengthening of masonry : from material identification to structural behavior / Giuseppe Ferrara
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2021]

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 194 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Springer theses : recognizing outstanding Ph. D. research, 2190-5053
Springer theses, 2190-5053
Contents Introduction -- State-of-the-art review and aims of the thesis -- Mechanical behaviour and durability of Flax textiles to be used as reinforcement in TRMs -- Mechanical behaviour and durability of Flax TRMs: tensile and shear bond tests -- Mechanical behaviour of masonry walls externally strengthened by Flax TRM composites -- Observations on the Displacement Field of Strengthened Walls Subjected to Diagonal Compression Test -- Influence of Fibre Treatment and Matrix Mix Design Modification on the Behaviour of Flax TRMs -- Conclusions
Summary This book is intended to raise awareness about the use of sustainable Textile-Reinforced Mortar (TRM) composite systems, including plant fibers, for civil engineering applications. It presents a comprehensive characterization of the mechanical properties of Flax-TRM composite systems when used for strengthening masonry elements. Moreover, it reports on a physical and mechanical characterization of the single components, such as the textile and mortar one. In turn, it describes tensile tests on the composite and shear bond tests on Flax-TRM-to-masonry substrate elements, carried out for the purpose of analyzing the composite material and its adherence behavior with a brick masonry element. It also reports on the analysis of the contribution of the reinforcement system on the shear capacity of masonry elements, carried out via diagonal compression tests. Last but not least, the book reports on some innovative solutions for improving the mechanical performance of the reinforcement system, e.g., by treating the fiber or modifying the matrix mix design, discussing the experimental findings in detail. All in all, this book offers extensive information on the use of plant fibers as reinforcement in TRM systems, specifically highlighting the potential of this composite as strengthening strategy for various civil engineering applications. Moreover, it defines key mechanical aspects of the composite that must be taken into consideration for increasing the efficiency of the reinforcing system. Last but not least, the book describes some technical solutions aimed at an overall improvement of the structural performance of sustainable textile-reinforced composite
Notes "Doctoral thesis accepted by University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy & University of Lyon, Lyon, France."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 1, 2021)
Subject Mortar -- Additives.
Reinforced masonry.
Composite materials.
Building materials.
Construction Materials
composite material.
building materials.
Building materials
Composite materials
Mortar -- Additives
Reinforced masonry
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783030702731
3030702731
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9783030702755
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