Masonry Columns Confined by Steel Fiber Composite Wraps

The application of steel fiber reinforced polymer (SRP) as a means of increasing the capacity of masonry columns is investigated in this study. The behavior of 23 solid-brick specimens that are externally wrapped by SRP sheets in low volumetric ratios is presented. The specimens are subjected to axi...

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Main Authors: Marco Corradi, Antonio Borri, Giulio Castori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-01-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/4/1/311/