Experimental assessment on shear strengthening of clay brick masonry walls using different techniques

In this paper studies made on strengthening techniques used for shear deficient clay brick masonry walls are presented. The investigated retrofitting systems were the fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, the reinforced mortar jacketing (RMJ) and the steel wire meshes (SWM). Based on the results obtained, it was proven the effectiveness of the externally bonded techniques for strengthening brick masonry walls. These solutions could be useful in the structural retrofitting of the masonry walls, for improving the shear capacity of the masonry buildings before seismic events or in restoring the shear capacity of the affected walls after an earthquake.