Experimental Tests on FRCM and FE Modelling for the Heritage Structure‘s Reuse

Abstract

This paper presents the first results of an ongoing research in partnership with Kimia S.p.A. company (Italy). In particular, experimental tests on masonry specimens reinforced with Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) have been recently conducted by Kimia according to the up-to date guidelines: specifically the single-lap shear test. On the base of the experimental results, a finite element model has been developed in order to reproduce the actual behaviour of the specimens. The results, derived both by the experimental tests and the FE model calibration, constitute the basis for planning an experimental campaign on masonry walls strengthened by FRCM loaded in the plane. The constructive details of the experimental set-up, conceived in order to create a self-balanced system and to bring the specimens to failure, are described together with a preliminary numerical modeling based on the already done test.

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