Combined Strengthening Techniques to Improve the Out-of-Plane Performance of Masonry Walls
The purpose of this study is to improve the performance of walls under out-of-plane loads especially when subjected to the hammering action of the floors. The idea behind the paper is to provide the masonry walls with a device that behaves like a buttress, without having to build a traditional buttr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Materials |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/7/1171 |