Seismic strengthening of unreinforced masonry wall using ferrocement | |
| Author | Khanal, Govinda |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ST-16-10 |
| Subject(s) | Reinforced--Concrete Seismic Cement |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ST-16-10 |
| Abstract | The technical feasibility of ferrocement overlay, as a strengthening technique was assessed experimentally. Two full scale walls with same geometry and loading conditions were built with solid clay bricks and mortars. One of them was upgraded with reinforced plaster on both sides. Performance of ferrocement applied wall was compared with unreinforced masonry wall, which was built as control specimen and subjected to quasi-static loading. Results indicate that jacketing of URM wall with expanded wire meshes and a mortar cover is an effective an efficient technique for improving the earthquake-resistant characteristics. A remarkably higher strength was observed in both push and pull directions in a wall rehabilitated with ferrocement overlay as compared to the control masonry specimens. Detailed performance of URM and ferrocement applied walls was analyzed through Force-Displacement response, crack pattern, equivalent viscous damping and other parameters. |
| Year | 2016 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ST-16-10 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Pennung Warnitchai;Anwar, Naveed ; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Punchet Thammarak ;Thanakorn Pheeraphan; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2016 |