Experimental characterization of in-plane behaviour of old masonry walls strengthened through the addition of CFRP reinforced render

The experimental programme consisted of the in-plane testing of full-scale physical models of walls, herewith called specimens. These were subjected to reversed cyclic horizontal loads (simulating earthquake loads) with constant vertical loads (simulating gravity loads). The comparison between the experimental results of the non-reinforced with the reinforced (strengthened) specimens allowed the quantification of the inherent benefits in terms of structural performance under earthquake actions.