In this paper the performance-based assessment of a masonry building strengthened with fibre re- inforced polymers to improve seismic resistance is carried out. At first, a specific procedure was used to calibrate the finite element model according to the experimental dynamic properties. Then, pushover analysis was carried out with an adaptive load pattern which allows for the redistribution of load as an effect of non-uniform yielding. A homogenous and isotropic smeared cracked model was used for non linear modelling of masonry. An incremental non-iterative procedure, that is an adaptive extension of the capacity spectrum and the inelastic demand response spectra method, was used for the displacement-based seismic assessment of the building. The proposed procedure was validated by comparison with the results from seismic response testing on a scale model. The final objective of the paper is the assessment of the effectiveness of retrofit as far as the safety not only at collapse but also at the other limit states.
