ABSTRACT
What essentially emerges from the analysis of a number of works available in literature aimed at investigating the mechanical performances of strengthened structures and components, and from the code proposals, are still needs of:
– definition and putting into practice specific cautious criteria for possible application of composite materials in the historical construction preservation field;
– clarification of critical aspects of application technologies (e.g., bond and anchorage of textiles and bars);
– standardization of methods and experimental procedures for the characterization of the mechanical performance of strengthened components to define proper design and assessment criteria;
– definition and validation of investigation procedures for the evaluation of the effectiveness and durability of the intervention.
