Mortar-based composites for seismic retrofitting of masonry
Event details
| Date | 27.02.2015 |
| Hour | 12:15 › 13:15 |
| Speaker | Prof. Gianmarco De Felice, Roma Tre University, Italy |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
New strengthening systems based on textiles externally bonded with mortar are currently used in seismic retrofitting of masonry structures. However, neither rules for the design of strengthening, nor regulation for the product qualification are yet available. With respect to classical FRP, these systems ensure a better compatibility and sustainability, but a lower bond to the substrate, which could affect the structural performances. The talk will address current experimental research on these systems, including recent shaking table tests to assess the seismic performance.
Bio:
Gianmarco de Felice is professor of structural engineering at Roma Tre University and chairman of the Technical Committee RILEM TC 250-CSM "Composites for Sustainable strengthening of Masonry". He has been in charge of projects on heritage conservation, such as the restoration of Abbey of San Clemente in Casauria supported by the World Monuments Fund after the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake, and the restoration of the Farnese Palace in Ischia di Castro, attributed to Antonio da Sangallo. His current research encompasses the seismic assessment of architectural heritage, the retrofitting of masonry and reinforced concrete structures, the modelling of soil-structure interaction in settlements induced by excavation, the development of strengthening systems with mortar-based composites.
Bio:
Gianmarco de Felice is professor of structural engineering at Roma Tre University and chairman of the Technical Committee RILEM TC 250-CSM "Composites for Sustainable strengthening of Masonry". He has been in charge of projects on heritage conservation, such as the restoration of Abbey of San Clemente in Casauria supported by the World Monuments Fund after the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake, and the restoration of the Farnese Palace in Ischia di Castro, attributed to Antonio da Sangallo. His current research encompasses the seismic assessment of architectural heritage, the retrofitting of masonry and reinforced concrete structures, the modelling of soil-structure interaction in settlements induced by excavation, the development of strengthening systems with mortar-based composites.
Practical information
- General public
- Free
Organizer
- Prof. Dr Nikolas Geroliminis & Katrin Beyer
Contact
- Prof. Dr Katrin Beyer