Out-of-plane bending of FRP-reinforced masonry walls

High-performance fibers are being widely researched for repair and rehabilitation in civil engineering structures. The potential benefits, liabilities, and architectural considerations regarding the use of high-performance fibers for reinforcing masonry structures are discussed with an emphasis on out-of-plane bending. Examples are provided of structure reinforcement and repair by the use of fiber based systems. Test programs are described and test results are included.