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The document focuses on strengthening methods for masonry structures. It provides a review of available sources in literature useful to support point 1 and provides a number of different suitable methods to fulfill point 2. To address point 3, the reader should review the specific geographic, socio-economic, and cultural conditions within which the operations are conducted and determine whether the implementation is feasible to a level of quality that will assure the delivery of a safe building. The remainder of the document contains an annotated bibliography, the key advantages, and drawbacks associated with the most common strengthening techniques for masonry buildings, and a set of conclusions summarizing the fundamental steps for a successful strengthening process.