Efeitos do reforço de manta de fibra de carbono na resistência à compressão axial de prisma de alvenaria estrutural

Abstract

The study evaluated the behavior of carbon fiber reinforcement strips bonded horizontally in the axial compression strength of a concrete block prism. The research followed a bibliographic and experimental approach, including the construction of prisms and compression tests. The results demonstrated that the addition of carbon fibers provided a significant increase in axial compression strength, confirming the effectiveness of this technique. This work contributes to the advancement of knowledge in masonry reinforcement techniques, providing greater safety and durability to buildings. Despite the encouraging results, further testing campaigns should be developed to enable the formulation of mathematical models that allow engineers to design reinforcement.