Tensile and bond characterization of natural fibers embeeded in inorganic matrices

2016-01-01

Ghiassi, Bahman; Razavizadeh, Arezoo; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Marques, Vera Lúcia Sousa; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Fiber Reinforced Mortar; FRM; Masonry; Strengthening; Natural fibers; Tensile; Mechanical characterization; Flax fiber; Reinforced mortar; Mechanical properties; Bond characteristics; Pull-out test

Moisture-induced degradation of interfacial bond in FRP-strengthened masonry

2016-01-01

Maljaee, Hamid; Ghiassi, Bahman; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Oliveira, Daniel V.

FRP; Masonry; Bond; Durability; Moisture; Long-term performance; Environmental degradation; Composites; Polymer-matrix composites; Debonding; Mechanical testing Masonry; A. Polymer-matrix composites; B. Debonding; B. Environmental degradation; D....

Effect of environmental aging on the numerical response of FRP-strengthened masonry walls

2016-01-01

Ghiassi, Bahman; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Oliveira, Daniel V.

FRP; Masonry; Durability; Numerical modeling; Long-term performance; Seismic behavior; Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); Concrete and masonry structures

Tube-jack and sonic testing for the evaluation of the state of stress in historical masonry

2016-01-01

Manning, Elizabeth Campbell; Ramos, Luís F.; Fernandes, Francisco Manuel Carvalho Pinto; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Experimental testing; ND Testing; Tube-jack testing; Sonic Testing; Masonry.

Use of bending tests and visual inspection for multi-scale experimental evaluation of...

2016-01-01

Sousa, Hélder S.; Branco, Jorge M.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Chestnut beams; Modulus of elasticity in bending; Visual grading; Properties correlation; Bending stiffness variation

A holistic methodology for probabilistic safety assessment of timber elements combining...

2016-01-01

Sousa, Hélder S.; Branco, Jorge M.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Timber elements; Assessment; Methodology; Reliability; Bayesian methods

Debonding damage analysis in composite-masonry strengthening systems with polymer- and...

2016-01-01

Verstrynge, E.; Wevers, M.; Ghiassi, Bahman; Lourenço, Paulo B.

acoustic emission; retrofitting; masonry; fiber reinforced polymers; steel reinforced grout; debonding damage; durability

FRP-brick masonry bond degradation under hygrothermal conditions

2016-01-01

Maljaee, Hamid; Ghiassi, Bahman; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Oliveira, Daniel V.

FRP; Masonry; Bond; Durability; Environmental degradation; Mechanical testing

Design and analysis of cross vaults along history

2016-01-01

Gaetani, Angelo; Monti, Giorgio; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Marcari, Giancarlo

cross vault; historical development; limit analysis; practical sizing rules; vaulted structures

Influence of the freeze-thaw cycles on the physical and mechanical properties of granites

2016-01-01

Martins, L.; Vasconcelos, Graça; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Palha, Carlos Alberto Oliveira Fernandes

Granite; Freeze and thawing cycles; Physical and mechanical properties; Ultrasonic pulse velocity

Numerical approaches for the analysis of timber frame walls

2016-01-01

Poletti, Elisa; Vasconcelos, Graça; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Ciocci, Maria Pia

Timber frame; Traditional connections; Numerical analysis; Calibration; Parametric analysis

Effect of environmental aging on the numerical response of FRP-strengthened masonry walls

2016-01-01

Ghiassi, Bahman; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Oliveira, Daniel V.

FRP; Masonry; Durability; Numerical modeling; Long-term performance; Seismic behavior; Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); Concrete and masonry structures

Tube-jack and sonic testing for the evaluation of the state of stress in historical masonry

2016-01-01

Manning, Elizabeth Campbell; Ramos, Luís F.; Fernandes, Francisco Manuel Carvalho Pinto; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Experimental testing; ND Testing; Tube-jack testing; Sonic Testing; Masonry.

A holistic methodology for probabilistic safety assessment of timber elements combining...

2016-01-01

Sousa, Hélder S.; Branco, Jorge M.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Timber elements; Assessment; Methodology; Reliability; Bayesian methods

Development of key performance indicators for the structural assessment of heritage buildings

2016-01-01

Masciotta, Maria-Giovanna; Ramos, Luís F.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Matos, José C.

COST Action 1402; Structural health monitoring; Key performance indicators; Threshold values; Historical masonry structures

Performance evaluation of traditional timber joints under cyclic loading and their...

2016-01-01

Poletti, Elisa; Vasconcelos, Graça; Branco, Jorge M.; Koukouviki, Aikaterini M.

Quantitative and qualitative assessment of the amorphous phase of a Class F fly ash...

2016-01-01

Cristelo, N,; Tavares, P.; Lucas, E; Miranda, Tiago F. S.; Oliveira, Daniel V.

Alkaline activation; Strength; Chemical properties; Microstructures

Design parameters for seismically retrofitted masonry-to-timber connections: injection anchors

2016-01-01

Moreira, Susana Maria Trindade; Ramos, Luís F.; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Masonry-to-timber; Connections; Injection anchors; Seismic retrofit; Design; Idealized curve; Performance criteria; Cyclic pullout test

Simplified evaluation of seismic vulnerability of early 20th century masonry buildings in...

2016-01-01

Simões, A; Bento, R; Lagomarsino, S; Lourenço, Paulo B.

A discrete macro-model homogenized with a holonomic approach for the nonlinear static...

2016-01-01

Silva, Luís; Milani, Gabriele; Lourenço, Paulo B.