@article{1435466,
      recid = {1435466},
      author = {Ferrara, Giuseppe,},
      title = {Flax-TRM composite systems for strengthening of masonry :  from material identification to structural behavior /},
      pages = {1 online resource (xviii, 194 pages) :},
      note = {"Doctoral thesis accepted by University of Salerno,  Salerno, Italy & University of Lyon, Lyon, France."},
      abstract = {This book is intended to raise awareness about the use of  sustainable Textile-Reinforced Mortar (TRM) composite  systems, including plant fibers, for civil engineering  applications. It presents a comprehensive characterization  of the mechanical properties of Flax-TRM composite systems  when used for strengthening masonry elements. Moreover, it  reports on a physical and mechanical characterization of  the single components, such as the textile and mortar one.  In turn, it describes tensile tests on the composite and  shear bond tests on Flax-TRM-to-masonry substrate elements,  carried out for the purpose of analyzing the composite  material and its adherence behavior with a brick masonry  element. It also reports on the analysis of the  contribution of the reinforcement system on the shear  capacity of masonry elements, carried out via diagonal  compression tests. Last but not least, the book reports on  some innovative solutions for improving the mechanical  performance of the reinforcement system, e.g., by treating  the fiber or modifying the matrix mix design, discussing  the experimental findings in detail. All in all, this book  offers extensive information on the use of plant fibers as  reinforcement in TRM systems, specifically highlighting the  potential of this composite as strengthening strategy for  various civil engineering applications. Moreover, it  defines key mechanical aspects of the composite that must  be taken into consideration for increasing the efficiency  of the reinforcing system. Last but not least, the book  describes some technical solutions aimed at an overall  improvement of the structural performance of sustainable  textile-reinforced composite.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1435466},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70273-1},
}