Experimental Analysis of Failure Mechanisms in Masonry-PFRP Profiles Connections

Table 1

Description of tested specimens.

Samples’ ID	Description	Reference
1a, 1b	The FRP pultruded profiles are bonded to FRP laminated plates by an epoxy adhesive thin layer (ca. 0.5 mm). The two plates are tied together at opposite sides of the masonry block by one threaded steel bar passing through the block. Nuts and washers are also placed to tighten the joint	Figure 3(1a, 1b)
2a, 2b	The FRP pultruded profiles are directly connected to the masonry block at opposite sides by one threaded steel bar passing through the block. Nuts and washers are also placed to tighten the joint	Figure 3(2a, 2b)
3a, 3b	The FRP pultruded profiles are directly connected to the masonry block at opposite sides by two independent threaded steel bars whose length is about half the thickness of the block. Nuts and washers are also placed to tighten the joint	Figure 3(3a, 3b)