Altin Bidaj – Faculty of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania
Mario Hysenlliu – Faculty of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania
Abstract: In November 2019, the central part of Albania experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of Mw=6.4. The earthquake caused significant damage in the affected areas, including collapsed buildings, infrastructure damage, and loss of life. The cities of “Durres” and “Thumane” were particularly affected, with numerous buildings and apartment blocks collapsing or sustaining severe damage. Furthermore, numerous techniques have been employed for the rehabilitation of damaged masonry buildings in Albania. The rehabilitation process in the affected areas has yielded some successful outcomes. This article aims to describe the different techniques used for reinforcing damaged masonry structures following the Durres earthquake, including their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Keywords: Masonry structures, earthquake damaged buildings, reinforcement, replacement, fibre reinforcement polymers materials.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10655455
Publication Date: 21.08.2023
How to Cite: Bidaj A., Hysenlliu M. Reinforcement Application Techniques in Earthquake Damaged Buildings Caused at Central Part of Albania, Journal of Integrated Engineering and Applied Sciences. 2023; 1(1); 14-22.
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