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 …
Nonlinear modeling of the seismic response of masonry structures: critical review and open issues towards engineering practice
This paper provides a comphrensive review of the critical aspects of nonlinear modeling for
evaluating the seismic response of masonry structures, emphasizing the issues relevant to …
evaluating the seismic response of masonry structures, emphasizing the issues relevant to …
A three‐dimensional macroelement for modelling the in‐plane and out‐of‐plane response of masonry walls
The seismic performance of unreinforced masonry buildings is commonly assessed using
equivalent frame modelling. Its computational efficiency allows for a large number of …
equivalent frame modelling. Its computational efficiency allows for a large number of …
Determination of piers shear capacity using numerical analysis and machine learning for generalization to masonry large scale walls
H Li, J Li, V Farhangi - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, comprehensive investigations were conducted on the structural behavior of
masonry shear walls considering both aspect ratios and the axial forces. A reliable and …
masonry shear walls considering both aspect ratios and the axial forces. A reliable and …
Damage assessment of ancient masonry churches stroked by the Central Italy earthquakes of 2016 by the non-smooth contact dynamics method
The non-smooth contact dynamics method was selected to investigate the damage occurred
to typical masonry churches (namely Apennine churches) belonging to Central Italy areas …
to typical masonry churches (namely Apennine churches) belonging to Central Italy areas …
Numerical and experimental validation of a 3D macro-model for the in-plane and out-of-plane behavior of unreinforced masonry walls
The behavior of historical UnReinforced Masonry (URM) buildings subjected to earthquake
loading is usually governed by a complex interaction between the in-plane and out-of-plane …
loading is usually governed by a complex interaction between the in-plane and out-of-plane …
Damage description and schematic crack propagation in Colonial Churches and old masonry buildings by the 2017 Puebla-Morelos earthquakes (Mw= 8.2 and 7.1)
This paper aims to describe the observed damage and crack propagation in patrimonial
masonry buildings of Puebla and Morelos, Mexico due to both September 7 (M w= 8.2) and …
masonry buildings of Puebla and Morelos, Mexico due to both September 7 (M w= 8.2) and …
A Discrete Macro-Element Method (DMEM) for the nonlinear structural assessment of masonry arches
The structural response of masonry arches is strongly dominated by the arch geometry, the
stone block dimensions and the interaction with backfill material or surrounding walls. Due …
stone block dimensions and the interaction with backfill material or surrounding walls. Due …
Develo** a library of shear walls database and the neural network based predictive meta-model
There is a large amount of useful information from past experimental tests, which are usually
ignored in test-setup for the new ones. Variation of assumptions, materials, test procedures …
ignored in test-setup for the new ones. Variation of assumptions, materials, test procedures …
Advanced numerical analyses by the Non‐Smooth Contact Dynamics method of an ancient masonry bell tower
Advanced numerical analyses were carried out in order to assess the nonlinear dynamical
behaviour of the bell tower of Pomposa Abbey in Codigoro, in the province of Ferrara (Italy) …
behaviour of the bell tower of Pomposa Abbey in Codigoro, in the province of Ferrara (Italy) …