Italian Design Guidelines for the Structural Strengthening With Frp Materials

Abstract

It is a common feeling, among those involved in research and design activities in the field of strengthening with fibre-reinforced composites, that Italy is getting a worldwide reputation, both for the value of its contribution in improving the knowledge in this field, as well as for the presence of a peculiar and important building heritage. This includes those of historical and architectural relevance as well as more recent masonry, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, timber and metallic structures. Most of the latter structures are now over 30 years old and in need of urgent structural remedial works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Experimental Analysis of Nano & Engineering Materials & Structures is the property of Springer eBooks and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)