A novel seismic-resistant reconstruction technique for fair-face rubblestone masonry

• Published in: Engineering structures Vol. 334; p. 120210
• Main Authors: Sangirardi, Marialuigia, De Santis, Stefano, Roselli, Ivan, Liberatore, Domenico, de Felice, Gianmarco
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2025
• Subjects: Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP); Pull-out tests; Reinforced masonry; Rubblestone masonry; Seismic design; Shake table tests; Reinforced masonry; Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP); Rubblestone masonry; Pull-out tests; Seismic design; Shake table tests

After destructive earthquakes reconstruction is sometimes preferable over repair. In historic centres, this requires a wise balance between safety and compatibility with urban context, where the preservation of the fair face of masonry façades is an invaluable architectural asset. This paper propose...