Intrados strengthening of brick masonry arches with different FRCM composites: Experimental and analytical investigations

摘要

This paper examines the structural behavior of masonry arches strengthened at the intrados with fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites. Textiles made of poliparafenilenbenzobisoxazole (PBO) and carbon fibers are considered. The experimental results are compared with those obtained on unstrengthened arches and arches strengthened with a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite.