Abstract
In this contribution, original limit analysis numerical results are presented dealing with some reinforced masonry arches tested at the University of Minho-UMinho, PT. Twelve in-scale circular masonry arches were considered, reinforced in various ways at the intrados or at the extrados. GFRP reinforcements were applied either on undamaged or on previously damaged elements, in order to assess the role of external reinforcements even in repairing interventions. The experimental results were critically discussed at the light of limit analysis predictions, based on a 3D FE heterogeneous upper bound approach. Satisfactory agreement was found between experimental evidences and the numerical results, in terms of failure mechanisms and peak load.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
| Volume | 624 |
| Pages (from-to) | 502-509 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISSN | 1013-9826 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | 4th International Conference on Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened with Composite Materials, MuRiCO 2014 - Ravenna, Italy Duration: 9 Sept 2014 → 11 Sept 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | 4th International Conference on Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened with Composite Materials, MuRiCO 2014 |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Ravenna |
| Period | 09/09/2014 → 11/09/2014 |
| Sponsor | Associazione Italiana Compositi (AICO), DICAM Department of University of Bologna, et al., Fondazione Flamina Ravenna, IUAV, Kerakoll |
Keywords
- Delamination
- FEM
- FRP strengthening
- Limit analysis
- Masonry
- Masonry arches