A Review on Retrofitting of Masonry Reservoir under Static Loads

Abstract

Nowadays, the devastating effects of natural disasters and methods of protection from these effects are very popular. In the field of civil engineering, the issue of protecting structures against natural disasters has always been on the agenda. For this reason, research on the protection of all building types against natural disasters is of vital importance. It seems that masonry reservoirs, especially those used for irrigation purposes, are negatively affected by earthquakes. As a result of this situation, problems are encountered in accessing clean water and storing clean water. Post-disaster modal performance levels of masonry reservoirs should be examined and as a result, appropriate retrofitting techniques should be applied according to the structure type, damage and regional conditions. Various retrofitting methods are available to increase the seismic performance and stiffness of masonry reservoirs. The retrofitting method with GRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) also stands out as an alternative. For all these reasons, this study focused on retrofitting masonry reservoirs with GRC. A masonry reservoir model was created with the finite element method and modal analysis was performed. Then, the same model was retrofitted with GRC and modal analysis was performed. When the results obtained were compared, it was seen that retrofitting with GRC significantly increased the masonry reservoir rigidity. In light of all these findings, it is recommended to retrofit GRC to ensure that the legacy of masonry reservoirs reaches the future.