Research Topics on Long-Term Behavior of Textile-Reinforced Mortars
Textile-reinforced mortars are increasingly used to strengthen aging masonry structures, yet their long-term mechanical response under sustained loads remains underexplored. While durability studies exist, creep behavior still holds unanswered questions that affect their use in real reinforcement scenarios. This research focuses on how TRMs deform, stabilize, or fail when exposed to continuous loading over extended periods, using controlled single-lap shear experiments to reveal their true long-term potential. Significance of Creep Behavior in TRM-Reinforced Masonry Understanding creep in TRMs is essential because long-term deformation can reduce load transfer efficiency and compromise structural safety. When old masonry interacts with modern composite overlays, time-dependent strain becomes a critical performance factor. This topic examines why creep contributes to serviceability concerns, how it relates to sustained load levels, and why predicting it accurately is vital for the re...