Modelling unreinforced, TRM-strengthened and FRP-strengthened brick masonry walls subjected to eccentric compressive load

摘要: The mixed bending/buckling collapse mode of brick masonry walls might be prevented by installing strengthening systems which provide tensile strength. Among others, the Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) and Fibre Polymers (FRP) laminates are most common solutions. Their structural response under second order bending effects is studied means implementing a numerical simulation adaptable for unreinforced strengthened walls. proposed model based on bidimensional simplification use simplified micromodelling techniques. contact elements has proved to essential at simulating this type structures. obtained results compared with experimental evidences 44 real-scale tests, concluding that implemented accurate predicting load-bearing capacity subjected eccentric compressive loads.