Modeling strategies for the computational analysis of unreinforced masonry structures: review and classification

AM D'altri, V Sarhosis, G Milani, J Rots… - … methods in engineering, 2020 - Springer
Masonry structures, although classically suitable to withstand gravitational loads, are
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 …

A 3D detailed micro-model for the in-plane and out-of-plane numerical analysis of masonry panels

AM D'Altri, S de Miranda, G Castellazzi… - Computers & Structures, 2018 - Elsevier
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 …

Hygro-thermal vibrations and buckling of laminated nanoplates via nonlocal strain gradient theory

GT Monaco, N Fantuzzi, F Fabbrocino, R Luciano - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Vibrations and buckling of thin laminiated composite nano plates in hygrothermal
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

F Greco, L Leonetti, A Pranno, S Rudykh - Composite Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

A concurrent micro/macro FE-model optimized with a limit analysis tool for the assessment of dry-joint masonry structures

MF Funari, LC Silva, N Savalle… - International Journal for …, 2022 - dl.begellhouse.com
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 …

Trigonometric solution for the bending analysis of magneto-electro-elastic strain gradient nonlocal nanoplates in hygro-thermal environment

G Tocci Monaco, N Fantuzzi, F Fabbrocino, R Luciano - Mathematics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nanoplates have been extensively utilized in the recent years for applications in
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

G Tocci Monaco, N Fantuzzi, F Fabbrocino, R Luciano - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

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 …

Employing non-contact sensing techniques for improving efficiency and automation in numerical modelling of existing masonry structures: A critical literature review

N Kassotakis, V Sarhosis - Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …