Upgrade and Monitoring of Unreinforced Masonry Structures Using Fiber Reinforced Polymers

摘要

This paper discusses recent achievements in composite reinforcement upgrades of unreinforced concrete masonry (URM) structures which are of significant importance for both Army and civilian infrastructure applications. Composites offer a simple means of strengthening damaged structures or structures existing in high seismic zones. In general, composite reinforcements can also be used to increase the load carrying capabilities of existing structures.