STRENGTHENING MONUMENTAL ARCHES AND VAULTS WITH FRP: LABORATORY TESTS AND FIRST APPLICATIONS

This paper presents results of research conducted in Italy, at the University of Perugia, on the problem of seismic strengthening of monumental arches and vaults. The working criteria using composite materials, in this case sheets of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP), are illustrated. The interest in this technique came about from the examination of the types of collapse involving arches and vaults and from problems shown by structures strengthened with traditional methods. In formulating the criteria, attention was paid to the behavior of the vaults according to their constructional type and in particular to the type of texture and pattern.

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• Authors:
  • Avorio, A
  • Borri, A
• Conference:
  • FRP Composites in Civil Engineering. Proceedings of the International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering.
  • Location: Hong Kong, China
  • Date: 2001-12-12 to 2001-12-15
• Publication Date: 2001

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 985-992

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arches; Bridge engineering; Composite materials; Earthquake engineering; Fiber composites; Fiber reinforced plastics; Highway engineering; Material reinforcement; Seismicity; Structural engineering; Structural materials; Structural strengthening
• Identifier Terms: University of Perugia (Italy)
• Geographic Terms: Italy
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00921068
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0080439454
• Report/Paper Numbers: Volume 2
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 22 2002 12:00AM