FEM Numerical Modelling of a Masonry Wall Strengthened with GFRP Strip

George Taranu

Abstract


This paper presents a study based on a comparison of multiple FEM analysis of a 604x240x115 mm masonry element subjected to out of plane bending. The behaviour of materials was changed in terms of stiffness to simulate the damaging effect. One strip of glass fibre reinforced polymer composite material was added at the bottom of masonry element. The results show the influence of the GFRP strip on the behaviour and the strength of the masonry. All the analyses were performed by ANSYS software.


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GFRP strips, masonry wall, FEM

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