Strengthening of unreinforced masonry using welded wire mesh and micro-concrete – Behaviour under in-plane action.

Highlights: [•] Efficacy of a commonly used strengthening method for masonry buildings examined. [•] Review of earlier studies on in-plane behavior of strengthened masonry presented. [•] The presented technique is attractive, due to its low cost and ease in application. [•] Increase up to 7 times in shear strength, and up to 24 times in ductility of URM. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]