Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Nets for Strengthening Lava Stone Masonries in Historical Buildings

The strengthening of masonries is a crucial step in building restoration works because of its relevance, mostly with regard to the improvement of building seismic behavior. Current building technologies are based on the use of steel nets which are incorporated into cement plasters. The use of steel...

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Main Authors: Santi Maria Cascone, Vincenzo Sapienza, Irene Lionti, Simona Maria Carmela Porto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-04-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/4/394