Comparative Assessment of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP), Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), and Steel Frames for Retrofitting Masonry Walls Against In-Plane Seismic Actions

Comparative Assessment of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP), Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), and Steel Frames for Retrofitting Masonry Walls Against In-Plane Seismic Actions | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 10 April 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Comparative Assessment of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP), Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), and Steel Frames for Retrofitting Masonry Walls Against In-Plane Seismic Actions Authors : Ehsanullah Niazi , Fayiz Amin 0009-0004-9803-7879 , Abdulmoez Al Ismaeel , Xinghua Chen [email protected] , and Hafiz Ahmed Waqas Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174427760.07291260/v1 231 views 169 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract The Masonry structures, despite their extensive historical utilization, frequently exhibit inherent brittleness, rendering them susceptible to cracking and structural failure when subjected to diverse loading conditions. In an effort to enhance understanding of masonry performance and provide significant contributions to the design and retrofitting of these structures, this research investigates the structural response of masonry walls under cyclic, concentrated transverse point loading, and monotonic loading conditions Finite Element Analysis (FEA). To mitigate in-plane cracks, three strengthening techniques Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) sheets, Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), and steel frames were implemented, and their effectiveness was compared. The results indicated that FRP sheets provided superior crack control compared to the other two methods. Furthermore, a parametric study was conducted to evaluate different FRP sheet configurations under cyclic loading, assessing their impact on force-displacement behaviour, crack morphology, and peak load capacity. Among the tested configurations, the Case-1 (Diagonal configuration) FRP layout significantly enhanced seismic resistance by minimizing sliding failure and distributing stresses more efficiently, achieving an about 62% increase in peak force compared to the control model. The results also highlight that Case 1 possesses superior energy dissipation capacity, ductility, and stiffness retention and hence is the most effective strengthening technique for enhancing the seismic resilience of masonry walls. The findings of this study expected to play crucial role for optimizing masonry retrofitting strategies, contributing to the development of resilient and structurally efficient masonry walls for seismic-prone regions. Supplementary Material File (paper for submission_20240820_dw.docx) Download 3.18 MB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 10 April 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords damage assessment fem frp masonry wall cracks Authors Affiliations Ehsanullah Niazi Three Gorges University Basic Medical College View all articles by this author Fayiz Amin 0009-0004-9803-7879 University of Alberta View all articles by this author Abdulmoez Al Ismaeel King Faisal University View all articles by this author Xinghua Chen [email protected] China Three Gorges University View all articles by this author Hafiz Ahmed Waqas Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 231 views 169 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Ehsanullah Niazi, Fayiz Amin, Abdulmoez Al Ismaeel, et al. Comparative Assessment of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP), Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), and Steel Frames for Retrofitting Masonry Walls Against In-Plane Seismic Actions. Authorea . 10 April 2025. 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