Modeling strategies for the computational analysis of unreinforced masonry structures: review and classification
Masonry structures, although classically suitable to withstand gravitational loads, are
sensibly vulnerable if subjected to extraordinary actions such as earthquakes, exhibiting …
sensibly vulnerable if subjected to extraordinary actions such as earthquakes, exhibiting …
Environment-friendly recycled steel fibre reinforced concrete
X Qin, S Kaewunruen - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Construction wastes have become one of critical issues in lifecycle asset management,
slowing down the path towards net zero. Accordingly, the contribution of recycled materials …
slowing down the path towards net zero. Accordingly, the contribution of recycled materials …
A 3D detailed micro-model for the in-plane and out-of-plane numerical analysis of masonry panels
In this paper, a novel 3D detailed micro-model to analyse the mechanical response of
masonry panels under in-plane and out-of-plane loading conditions is proposed. The …
masonry panels under in-plane and out-of-plane loading conditions is proposed. The …
Hygro-thermal vibrations and buckling of laminated nanoplates via nonlocal strain gradient theory
Vibrations and buckling of thin laminiated composite nano plates in hygrothermal
environment are investigated using second-order strain gradient theory. Hamilton's principle …
environment are investigated using second-order strain gradient theory. Hamilton's principle …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical behavior of bio-inspired nacre-like composites: A hybrid multiscale modeling approach
In this paper, the mechanical behavior of bio-inspired nacre-like staggered composites is
studied. The bio-inspired materials, combining stiff and soft constituents, exhibit superior …
studied. The bio-inspired materials, combining stiff and soft constituents, exhibit superior …
A concurrent micro/macro FE-model optimized with a limit analysis tool for the assessment of dry-joint masonry structures
ABSTRACT A two-step strategy for the mechanical analysis of unreinforced masonry (URM)
structures, subjected to either in-or out-of-plane loading, is presented. At a first step, a semi …
structures, subjected to either in-or out-of-plane loading, is presented. At a first step, a semi …
Trigonometric solution for the bending analysis of magneto-electro-elastic strain gradient nonlocal nanoplates in hygro-thermal environment
Nanoplates have been extensively utilized in the recent years for applications in
nanoengineering as sensors and actuators. Due to their operative nanoscale, the …
nanoengineering as sensors and actuators. Due to their operative nanoscale, the …
Critical temperatures for vibrations and buckling of magneto-electro-elastic nonlocal strain gradient plates
An analytical method is presented in this work for the linear vibrations and buckling of nano-
plates in a hygro-thermal environment. Nonlinear von Kármán terms are included in the …
plates in a hygro-thermal environment. Nonlinear von Kármán terms are included in the …
A novel peridynamic approach for fracture analysis of quasi-brittle materials
LF Friedrich, AB Colpo, LE Kosteski, S Vantadori… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
In the present paper, a novel peridynamic approach is proposed to simulate the fracture
behaviour of quasi-brittle materials. It consists in:(i) an improved bond force-stretch …
behaviour of quasi-brittle materials. It consists in:(i) an improved bond force-stretch …
Employing non-contact sensing techniques for improving efficiency and automation in numerical modelling of existing masonry structures: A critical literature review
This paper presents approaches for the employment of non-contact sensing to enhance both
the efficiency and reliability of numerical modelling of historic masonry. It commences with a …
the efficiency and reliability of numerical modelling of historic masonry. It commences with a …