Simulating the mechanical behaviour of masonry structures by using numerical analysis is
still a complex subject because the process is hindered by little knowledge of the properties …

The paper focuses on the numerical prediction of the compressive response of masonry by
means of detailed micro-modeling techniques. In such a model, the material constituents …

Masonry constructions are an important part of the historic and architectural heritage of
many countries and the analysis of their safety conditions, as well as the design of repair …

Micro-modeling techniques for the simulation of masonry are a valuable tool, when
combined with nonlinear constitutive laws, for the investigation of the behavior of structural …

Experimental testing of masonry is a difficult, expensive and time consuming process,
involving the use of large facilities and a significant number of samples to achieve …

The masonry of old structures varies in a wide range: geometry of walls and columns, type
and dressing of stones, joint constructions and materials, and others. Also repair work and …

Brick masonry constitutes the vital part of building construction globally. As they are inelastic
and have nonhomogenous material properties, the analysis for evaluating the performance …

In this paper a comparison of different modeling strategies for brick masonry panels under
lateral loads is presented. The aim of the study was to evaluate the reliability of numerical …

In this paper, the initial part of a laboratory and numerical experimental campaign dedicated
to historical masonry is described. One leaf masonry panels with regular texture are built in …

In this chapter, a review of the available methods and their challenges to simulate the
mechanical behavior of masonry structures are presented. Different micro-modeling …