REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC HALF-TIMBERED WALLS WITH COMPPOSITE MATERIALS BASED ON HIGH-STRENGTH

Abstract

The major requirements for present day cultural heritage conservation include the minimization of interventions in historic structures, non-invasiveness and, last but not least, reversibility of rehabilitation and strengthening interventions. Due to these requirements, composites based on high-strength fibres and epoxy resin are increasingly applied during the rehabilitation, renovation and strengthening of building structures. The article points out potential applications of these materials in the renovation, rehabilitation and strengthening of half-timbered constructions.