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Structural Strengthening of Historic Masonry Brick Buildings

In masonry brick structures, the bricks function under the pressure they bear. In other words, if there is no load on the bricks, the system cannot function. Therefore, the vertical loads of the building are carried by the bricks. In addition to vertical loads, dynamic loads also create horizontal forces on the structure. The horizontal stresses occurring in the structure are countered by carbon rods placed in the mortar joints.

• Dynamic Analysis of the Structure: A dynamic analysis of the structure is conducted to identify the tensile stresses occurring within it.
• Placement of Carbon Rods: Carbon rods are installed to counter these tensile stresses based on the calculated values.

Another strengthening method for masonry brick walls is connecting the walls to each other at the ground level using articulated plates. This method ensures that all walls in the structure work together, preventing them from separating from the building.