In the last few decades, discontinuum (or discrete, discontinuous) numerical modelling
strategies–ie those capable of representing the motion of multiple, intersecting …

This study aims to improve our current understanding of the seismic assessment of load-
bearing unreinforced masonry (URM) systems by proposing a probabilistic computational …

The present manuscript deals with the seismic vulnerability assessment of existing masonry
churches, which is a fundamental process for risk and consequent prioritization analyses, as …

This study investigates the effect of spatially varying material properties on the in-plane
seismic behaviour and capacity of an unreinforced pier-spandrel masonry system. The …

This study explores the effect of the local fracture mechanisms of unreinforced masonry
(URM) walls on their macro-behavior through different contact models implemented within …

The majority of architectural heritage consists of load-bearing masonry components made
up of stone units and relatively weak mortar joints, yielding potential weak planes for …

In this study, the in-plane structural behavior, capacity, and performance of dry-joint stone
masonry walls (DJ-SMWs) and the effects of the vertical stress level on these factors are …

Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are susceptible to extraordinary actions such as
earthquakes compared to steel or reinforced concrete buildings. Various methods have …

In the seismic analysis of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures, the modeling of out‐of‐
plane (OOP) modes and their mechanical interaction with in‐plane (IP) loaded components …

In this study, lateral capacity and load-deflection behavior of unreinforced stone masonry
walls are analyzed based on the discrete element method considering the uncertainties in …