Experimental investigation on basalt-composite materials with thermal insulation matrix

Strengthening of masonry structures through sustainable materials, compatible with the substrate, is gaining an increasing interest in the academic as well as professional world.As known, a large part of the historical building heritage consists of masonry buildings characterized by heterogeneous structural arrangements, highly vulnerable in case of seismic events.Furthermore, these buildings were often built without accordance to any regulations in terms of energy efficiency.In the last two decades, TRM (Textile-Reinforced Mortar) composites were widely used to improve the structural behavior of buildings and a large number of data are available in the scientific literature concerning composite materials assembled with different types of textile and matrix.FRLM (Fibre-Reinforced Lime Mortar) composite used in this research was assembled embedding a basalt textile in a properly selected thermal mortar with the goal of an integrated energy and seismic upgrade of masonry buildings belonging to