REINFORCEMENT OF RC PILLARS WITH FRP

Structural safety and seismic retrofitting of masonry buildings are issues of current and significant importance within civil society. Numerous structures require structural reinforcement, and numerous seismic events have affected and continue to affect Italy over the years. Therefore, the need has emerged for ensure adequate performance of the facilities to current regulations and to numerous seismic phenomena. In this context, OLYMPUS FRP fits in with the use of composite materials made of high mechanical resistance fibres and polymeric resins, which represent an innovative technology compared to traditional consolidation systems, guaranteeing countless advantages from both a technical and practical point of view. FRP materials, in fact, thanks to their high mechanical resistance and reduced impact on structures in terms of weight, stiffness and geometry, represent an effective solution for the consolidation of reinforced concrete and masonry structures. Furthermore, the absence of oxidation phenomena guarantees a high durability of these systems over time, eliminating the critical issues typical of traditional interventions.