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Effectiveness of Different Configurations of Ferrocement Retrofitting for Seismic Protection of Confined Masonry: A Numerical Study Habieb, Ahmad B.; Hidayat, Muhammad R.; Sutrisno, Wahyuniarsih; Kandymov, Nurmurat; Milani, Gabriele
Civil Engineering Journal Vol 10, No 9 (2024): September
Publisher : Salehan Institute of Higher Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-09-02

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A ferrocement layer, which consists of a wire mesh and cement mortar, is a popular retrofitting method for existing structural elements, particularly wall or slab panels. This paper presents a study on the effectiveness of different configurations of ferrocement for seismic retrofitting of confined masonry through finite element analysis. The masonry panel was modeled using expanded brick-unit elements, where the element was expanded in size by as much as half of the mortar thickness, and an interacting zero-thickness interface was applied to mimic the elastic-plastic and damage behavior during tension, shear, and compression. The concrete damage plasticity (CDP) model was used to model the confining reinforced concrete frame and overlay mortar in the ferrocement layer, and the reinforcing bars and wire mesh were modeled using elastic-plastic behavior. In the present numerical study, nine models were subjected to cyclic and pushover shear test simulations, considering the effects of the number of ferrocement layers and the wire mesh orientation. The volumetric ratio of the wire mesh to the masonry (ρwm) ranged from 0.48% to 1.92%, whereas the ratio of the mortar overlay to the masonry (ρmo) varies from 10.42% to 41.66%. Based on the increase in the lateral strength, the model with the largest volume of the ferrocement layer exhibited the largest increase in strength. However, the most cost-effective retrofitting configuration was presented by model DS-1-45, in which a single layer of ferrocement was applied on both sides of the wall using 45° of wire mesh orientation. The DS-1-45 model provided a lateral strength increase of more than 6 times compared to the original unreinforced model. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-09-02 Full Text: PDF
Shear Performance of ULCC and PCC: Experimental and Numerical Insights Using DIC and FEM Tajunnisa, Yuyun; Mansur, Moh Safii; Suprobo, Priyo; Apsari, Auliagitta K.; Sutrisno, Wahyuniarsih
Civil Engineering Journal Vol. 11 No. 8 (2025): August
Publisher : Salehan Institute of Higher Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2025-011-08-011

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This study investigates the shear behavior of reinforced concrete beams constructed with high-calcium fly ash-based Ultra-Low Carbon Concrete (ULCC) as a sustainable alternative to conventional Portland Cement Concrete (PCC). The objective is to assess ULCC’s structural performance under shear and its potential as a low-carbon substitute. Using a dry-mix method with dry activators, six beams (five ULCC, one PCC) of identical dimensions (150 × 250 × 1800 mm) were tested under four-point bending, with variations in shear reinforcement, flexural reinforcement, and shear span-to-depth (a/d) ratios. Digital Image Correlation (DIC) was employed to monitor crack propagation and strain development, while Finite Element Modeling (FEM) provided numerical validation. Results show that increasing shear reinforcement enhanced capacity by 12.05%, whereas higher (a/d) ratios decreased it by 22.63%; increased flexural reinforcement improved shear resistance by 31.27%. FEM closely matched experimental outcomes, with a load-deflection ratio of 1.01. ULCC outperformed PCC in shear capacity and exceeded ACI 318-19 predictions. The integration of DIC and FEM offers a comprehensive analysis framework, and the findings demonstrate ULCC’s viability as a structurally efficient, environmentally sustainable alternative for shear-critical applications.