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

The mechanics of masonry structures have been underdeveloped for a long time in
comparison with other fields of knowledge. Presently, nonlinear analysis is a popular field in …

In this paper, a simplified micro-model approach utilising a combination of plasticity-based
constitutive models and the extended finite element method (XFEM) is proposed. The …

A review of methods applicable to the study of masonry historical construction,
encompassing both classical and advanced ones, is presented. Firstly, the paper offers a …

Masonry structures are complex systems that require a thorough and detailed knowledge
and information regarding their behavior under seismic loading. Appropriate modeling of a …

Observations after strong earthquakes show that out-of-plane failure of unreinforced
masonry elements probably constitutes the most serious life-safety hazard for this type of …

This study presents a detailed failure analysis of seven masonry churches, which were
severely damaged during the 2012 Emilia-Romagna (Italy) seismic sequence, by means of …

The mechanics of masonry structures have been for long underdeveloped in comparison
with other fields of knowledge, presently, non-linear analysis being a very popular field in …

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 …

Recent seismic events in Italy have emphasized the high vulnerability of masonry buildings
in historical centers, which were generally erected in continuity to each other over time …