Innovative and Suistainable FRLM Composite for the Seismic and Energetic Upgrade of Masonry Buildings

Authors

Dora Pugliese¹ , Valerio Alecci² , Gianfranco Stipo² , Mario De Stefano² , Antonio Nanni¹

1. University of Miami
2. University of Florence

Conference / event

ACI Concrete Convention, November 2023 (Boston, MA, United States)

Poster summary

Large part of historical buildings is made up of masonry structures, which are often susceptible to seismic activities and have high energy consumption. An effective way to renovate these buildings involves using design strategies that enhance both structural safety and energy efficiency. This can be achieved through non-invasive techniques that improve the building envelope while maintaining the architectural style, environmental compatibility, and occupant comfort. Combining enhancements to the building envelope with non-invasive methods can preserve architectural character, sustainability, and comfort, alongside improved structural safety and energy efficiency. While there are many studies on reducing seismic vulnerability and improving thermal performance separately, it is crucial to integrate these objectives into a single intervention to ensure seismic safety and energy efficiency, while also considering environmental and economic sustainability.

Keywords

Renovation of masonry buldings, FRLM (Fabric Reinforced Lime Matrix), Thermo-dynamic simulations, Mechanical properties evalaution, Structural safety and energy efficiency

Research areas

Civil Engineering, Architecture, Design and Urban Planning

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Competing interests

No competing interests were disclosed.

Data availability statement

The datasets generated during and / or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

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