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 …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical analysis of 3D dry-stone masonry structures by combined finite-discrete element method

H Smoljanović, N Živaljić, Ž Nikolić… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
The evaluation of damage mechanism and the failure of dry-stone masonry structures
subjected to seismic load is one of the most important aspects of seismic assessment of …

Post-earthquake damage assessments of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings by shake table test and numerical visualization

A Kaya, S Adanur, RA Bello, AF Genç, FY Okur… - Engineering Failure …, 2023 - Elsevier
Masonry structures are one of the structures most affected by earthquakes. In addition, since
masonry structures constitute a large part of the building inventory, it is important to …

A full 3D rigid block model for the collapse behaviour of masonry walls

D Baraldi, A Cecchi - European Journal of Mechanics-A/Solids, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper presents and validates a non-commercial rigid block model code for performing
pushover analysis of one leaf masonry assemblages with regular texture, in three …

Macroscopic characterization of modern masonry

T Teschemacher, P Wilson, R Wüchner… - Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
This publication presents a study aiming a macro characterization of the mechanical
properties, suitable for future macro-scale numerical continuum-based analyses of a …

Experimental investigation of seismic behaviour of the ancient Protiron monument model

Ž Nikolić, L Krstevska, P Marović… - … & structural dynamics, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Throughout history, dry‐stone masonry structures have been strengthened with different
types of metal connectors in order to increase their resistance which enabled their survival …

Role of model identification and analysis method in the seismic assessment of historical masonry towers

MC Porcu, E Montis, M Saba - Journal of Building Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
The seismic assessment of historical monuments typically involves many issues, the most
crucial of which are: retrieving geometrical and mechanical data; implementing a suitable …

[HTML][HTML] Earthquake behavior of M1 minaret of historical sultan ahmed mosque (blue mosque)

T Kocaturk, YS Erdogan - Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 2016 - koreascience.kr
Minarets are almost the inevitable part of Mosques in Islam and according to some, from a
philosophical point of view, today they symbolize the spiritual elevation of man towards God …

Seismic behavior of the cube of Zoroaster tower using the discrete element method

E Tavafi, A Mohebkhah, V Sarhosis - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
There are several ancient stone masonry structures of great archeological significance in
earthquake-prone areas around the world. Kaʻba-ye Zartošt (Cube of Zoroaster) is a 14.0 m …

[BOG][B] Seismic Performance of Masonry Cross Vaults: Learning from historical developments and experimental testing

A Gaetani - 2020 - books.google.com
Considering the seismic behaviour of cultural heritage buildings, recent earthquakes have
emphasised the high vulnerability of vaulted structures. In this regard, the present thesis …