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Flax Fabric-Reinforcement Lime Composite as a Strengthening System for Masonry Materials: Study of Adhesion

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International RILEM Conference on Synergising Expertise towards Sustainability and Robustness of Cement-based Materials and Concrete Structures (SynerCrete 2023)

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Abstract

The present study was designed to investigate the bond mechanism between flax nonwoven fabric reinforced lime mortars and four different types of masonry stones. The researchers carried out a comprehensive characterization of the mortars and stones, and analyzed the interface between these materials based on bond extension and flexural strength. The results showed that bond strength values were directly related to adherence extension, which was dependent on surface treatment (such as water, lime, and latex). The flexural tests conducted on stones strengthened with the flax nonwoven fabric reinforced lime composite revealed that the latex treatment showed the best performance. This study provides preliminary evidence that the use of flax nonwoven fabric reinforced lime composite may be an effective method for masonry strengthening. However, further research is necessary to reach a comprehensive conclusion. Further studies may include an investigation of the effects of different types of latex, the influence of curing conditions on bond strength, and the long-term performance of the strengthening system. The results of this research may have important implications for the conservation and strengthening of historic masonry structures, as well as for the design of new masonry constructions.

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  1. Department of Architectural Technology, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

    Ali Rakhsh Mahpour

  2. Department of Agricultural Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

    Josep Claramunt

  3. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

    Mònica Ardanuy

  4. Department of Building Construction, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

    Joan Ramon Rosell

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  4. Laboratoire de Mécanique Paris-Saclay, ENS Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France

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Mahpour, A.R., Claramunt, J., Ardanuy, M., Rosell, J.R. (2023). Flax Fabric-Reinforcement Lime Composite as a Strengthening System for Masonry Materials: Study of Adhesion. In: Jędrzejewska, A., Kanavaris, F., Azenha, M., Benboudjema, F., Schlicke, D. (eds) International RILEM Conference on Synergising Expertise towards Sustainability and Robustness of Cement-based Materials and Concrete Structures. SynerCrete 2023. RILEM Bookseries, vol 43. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33211-1_116

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