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Masonry buildings represent a large portion of the existing built environment worldwide, particularly in countries such as Italy, where many structures were constructed before modern seismic design provisions were introduced. In this context, identifying effective and sustainable strengthening solutions has become a major priority. Our recent study published in Structures addresses this challenge by introducing an innovative strengthening system based on Natural Fiber Textile Reinforced Mortar (NFTRM) using jute fibers for masonry wall retrofitting.
Sustainable strengthening of masonry structures is currently one of the most critical challenges in structural engineering, particularly in the context of upgrading the existing built environment. In this framework, Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) systems with natural fibers are emerging as a promising solution, combining mechanical performance with reduced environmental impact.
The construction industry is at a critical crossroads. As one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions and natural resource depletion, the sector is under immense pressure to adopt circular economy principles. A primary challenge has been the management of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW). While recycling these materials is environmentally desirable, structural engineers have long been cautious about the performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) in load-bearing applications.
Si comunica che il corso di Ingegneria Sismica avrà inizio lunedì 2 marzo alle ore 15:00 presso Aula Berio. L’orario delle lezioni sarà il seguente: Lunedì: 15:00 – 18:00 Mercoledì: 10:30 – 13:30 Le lezioni si svolgeranno sempre in Aula Berio.
Sperimentazione Controllo e Collaudo delle Strutture
University of Cagliari
