Abstract
An experimental program is designed to evaluate the performance of lightweight autoclaved aerated concrete masonry wall strengthened using ferrocement layers, in a sandwich structure, under in-plane compression and out-of-plane bending. The 25 mm thick ferrocement mortar is reinforced with steel welded wire mesh of 1 mm diameters at 15 mm spacing. Different types of shear connectors are used to evaluate their effect on failure loads. The effect of different design parameters on the wall strength are considered including wall thickness, mortar strength, and type and distribution of shear connectors. A total of 20 prisms are tested in compression and 5 prisms are tested under bending. The proposed ferrocement strengthening technique is easy to apply on existing wall system and results in significant strength and stiffness enhancement of the tested wall specimens. © (2012) Trans Tech Publications.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Applied Mechanics and Materials |
| Publisher | Trans Tech Publications |
| Pages | 1730-1735 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783037854211 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01Acknowledged KAUST grant number(s): UK-C0015
Acknowledgements: This publication is based on work supported by Award No. UK-C0015, made by King AbdullahUniversity of Science and Technology (KAUST).
This publication acknowledges KAUST support, but has no KAUST affiliated authors.