Integrated TRM System for the Seismic Strengthening of Masonry Heritage

Project description

Textile reinforced mortar technology for strengthening masonry buildings

Most buildings in Europe, particularly those of significant architectural or historical value, are traditional masonry constructions. Strengthening interventions are often needed to improve their structural response against seismic actions. The latest innovative textile reinforced mortar (TRM) technique is very promising, but its effectiveness relies on connectors used to fix the reinforcing layers to the substrate. The use of connectors varies according to different parameters and nowadays no commonly accepted guidelines are available regarding the design, practical installation and mechanical performance of the integrated TRM/connector strengthening system. The EU-funded CONNECT project will use an experimental-numerical approach to develop recommendations for correctly designing TRM-strengthened interventions by the rational application of connectors for at-risk masonry buildings.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › civil engineering › structural engineering › earthquake engineering

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.4. - SPREADING EXCELLENCE AND WIDENING PARTICIPATION Main Programme

Topic(s)

• WF-03-2020 - Widening Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-WF-2018-2020

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Sub call

H2020-WF-03-2020

Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO

Net EU contribution

€ 147 815,04

Address

Largo Do Paco
4704 553 Braga
Portugal

Region

Continente › Norte › Cávado

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

€ 0,00