Integrated seismic and energy retrofitting system for masonry walls using textile-reinforced mortars combined with thermal insulation: Experimental, analytical, and numerical study

Kyriakos Karlos, Aristomenis Tsantilis, Thanasis Triantafillou

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Abstract

Taking into consideration the seismic vulnerability of older buildings and the increasing need for reducing their carbon footprint and energy consumption, the application of an innovative system is investigated; the system is based on the use of textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) and thermal insulation as a means of combined seismic and energy retrofitting of existing masonry walls. Medium-scale tests were carried out on masonry walls subjected to out-of-plane cyclic loading. The following parameters were investigated experimentally: placement of the TRM in a sandwich form (over and under the insulation) or outside the insulation, one-sided or two-sided TRM jacketing and/or insulation, and the displacement amplitude of the loading cycles. A simple analytical method is developed and found in good agreement with the test results. Additionally, numerical modeling is carried out and also found in good agreement with the test results. From the results obtained in this study, the authors believe that TRM jacketing may be combined effectively with thermal insulation, increasing the overall strength and energy efficiency of the masonry panels in buildings.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number189
JournalJournal of Composites Science
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Masonry
  • Seismic retrofitting
  • Textile-reinforced mortar
  • Thermal insulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)

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