Experimental analysis on tensile and bond properties of PBO and aramid fabric reinforced cementitious matrix for strengthening masonry structures

The experimental research presented in this paper involves direct tensile tests and single lap shear tests. It was carried out in the framework of the Technical Committee Rilem TC 250 CSM (Composites for the Sustainable Strengthening of Masonry). Specifically, this paper concerns FRCM systems comprising PBO (polyparaphenylene benzobisoxazole) or Aramid textiles.