Effects of rising damp and salt crystallization cycles in FRCM-masonry interfacial debonding: Towards an accelerated laboratory test method

Interfacial debonding behavior was interpreted based on the salt distribution within the masonry joints and the porosity of materials. The permeable matrix did not hinder the migration of the saline solution used in some cycles, which in turn resulted in no significant accumulation of salts beneath the composite strip, and no micro-crack opening in the composite after accelerated weathering. Some corrosion of the galvanized steel cords in presence of high amount of chlorides was observed in the composite.