Cementitious inorganic composities for structural reinforcement

It is a common feeling by those engaged in research or design in the field of consolidation using fiber-reinforced composite materials that Italy is taking a particular position in the international arena both for the value of the contributions of knowledge provided and the presence of a particularly various and important built heritage. The Italian estate is composed of historical and architectural building as well as more recent constructions in masonry reinforced concrete (RC) pre-stressed concrete (PSC) and steel are part of Italian estate. Buildings in this second category have over than thirty years and most of them require urgent structural rehabilitation.