Masonry structures, although classically suitable to withstand gravitational loads, are
sensibly vulnerable if subjected to extraordinary actions such as earthquakes, exhibiting …

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 …

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 …

In this work, a new Macro-Distinct Element Model (M-DEM) for the analysis of the in-plane
behavior of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures, aimed at combining the efficiency of …

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 present investigation focuses on the nonlinear modelling of masonry walls under in-
plane loading. To conduct this macro-scale study, a homogenization technique is applied to …

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 …

This study examines the in-plane cyclic response of historic masonry elements using a micro
modelling approach that incorporates damage-plasticity and surface-based cohesive …

Structural design of unreinforced masonry buildings in The Netherlands, recently exposed to
low-intensity ground motions induced by gas extraction, was not originally conceived for …

ABSTRACT A principal reason of damage in historic masonry vaults consists in relative
displacements of the vaults' abutments. Excluding the case of seismic-induced damage …