Dynamic analysis of FRP-strengthened masonry

Due to the effects of aging and their seismic vulnerability, old masonry structures have often been seriously damage and thus are in need of repair and strengthening. As a response to the challenges involved in conserving these structures, today fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) composites offer an advantageous solution to restore and reinforce many masonry buildings and monuments. Although the seismic performance of FRP-strengthened masonry appears to be promising, there is still a need for investigations aimed at clarifying their dynamic responses, verifying the effectiveness of various design solutions, and identifying the most suitable ones in a given circumstance. Within this framework, numerical simulations can provide useful indications, but they must also be corroborated by experimental tests.