Strengthening of masonry walls with FRP or TRM

• DOI: 10.14256/jce.2983.2020
• Publication Date: 2020-11-19T11:56:34Z
• Authors: Tomislav Kišiček; Mislav Stepinac; Tvrtko Renić; Ivan Hafner; Luka Lulić
• Keywords: Load bearing; Unreinforced masonry building; Masonry veneer

In addition to traditional methods of strengthening shear masonry walls, some newer materials and systems, such as fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) textile mortars (TRM), have recently been introduced. The earthquake that occurred in Zagreb its surroundings on 22 March 2020 has revealed the sensitivity unreinforced buildings horizontal actions, while pointing need repair damage load-bearing non-load-bearing walls strengthen against failure. Existing regulations do not cover design structures with systems. paper presents modern procedures for FRP or TRM, scientific research this area, advantages disadvantages, calculation reinforcements.