ABSTRACT A rigid block model is proposed for collapse mechanism analysis of three-
dimensional historic masonry structures subjected to point live loads, seismic-induced …

The development of urban mobility implies the construction of tunnels, often interacting with
valuable masonry structures. It is thus necessary to develop rational and reliable procedures …

In this paper, a simple and practitioners-friendly calibration strategy to consistently link target
panel-scale mechanical properties (that can be found in national standards) to model …

While there is a significant body of research on crack detection by computer vision methods
in concrete and asphalt, less attention has been given to masonry. We train a convolutional …

Sequentially linear solution procedures provide a robust alternative to their traditional
incremental-iterative counterparts for finite element simulation of quasi-brittle materials …

A discrete element model is proposed for large displacement static analysis of dry-jointed
masonry structures subjected to foundation settlements. The numerical model is a two …

Tunnelling in urban areas requires a careful estimation of the consequence of soil
settlements on existing buildings. In this paper the interaction between the excavation of a …

Although mainland Portugal has been spared from large magnitude earthquakes in recent
years, it faces a threat due to the presence of several active fault systems. In such a …

The likely severity and extent of cracking damage in existing masonry buildings caused by
shallow tunnelling in urban areas is typically assessed in practice using a phased sequence …

Assessment of tunnelling-induced building damage is a complex Soil-Structure Interaction
(SSI) probelm, influenced by numerous geometric and material parameters of both the soil …