Francesca Ferretti

Main research topics:

• Experimental techniques for the determination of the mechanical properties of existing masonry structures
• Study of the in-plane behaviour of masonry, subject to compression and shear, through the execution of experimental tests and numerical simulations
• Analyses on the efficiency of traditional and innovative strengthening systems for the improvement of the shear behaviour of existing stone and brick masonry structural elements
• Mechanical characterizazion of composite materials, such as Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) and Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM)
• Study about concrete design mixes with a reduced cement content
• Use of pultruded FRP rebars in reinforced concrete elements, i.e. beams and columns: experimental and numerical investigations
• Multi-risk assessment in urban contexts