The effects of mortar joints on the efficiency of anchored CFRP sheets reinforcements of brick-masonry

摘要

The first results of an experimental campaign are reported that evaluates the efficiency of anchored CFRP reinforcements on brick masonry. Near End Supported Single Shear Tests were carried out on masonry pillars made according two different patterns, in order to detect the influence of both bed and perpend joints. The results are compared with results obtained from previous experimental campaign in which CFRP reinforcements were applied on "only brick" surfaces.