Characteristics of CFRP strengthened masonry wallettes under concentric and eccentric compression

Strengthening of masonry walls using Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP) sheets have shown to improve the lateral (in-plane and out-of-plane) resistance deformation characteristics. While improvements in shear flexural resistances FRP strengthened are well understood, their simultaneous influence on compression is not explored. Therefore, this study aimed understand contribution Carbon Polymer (CFRP) strengthening concentric eccentric strength characteristics wallettes. Two types clay bricks were used construct wallettes with a commonly cement-sand mortar. In total, 36 experimentally tested under compression. The tests results presented discussed terms observed failure modes, compressive strengths axial derived. CFRP mainly attributed by crushing masonry. transverse stain readings confirm that composite action exists Further, only about 10–20 %. stiffness ductility has improved (20–30 %) compared un-strengthened Therefore it can be said that, although application resistances, does significantly enhance ductility, as was governed crushing.