An analytical procedure based on the SLaMA (Simplified Lateral Mechanism Analysis)
method is proposed for the seismic vulnerability assessment of UnReinforced Masonry …

The paper presents a relatively simple and computationally less demanding technique for
the modeling and analysis of regular unreinforced masonry (URM) structures. This …

This paper proposes a practice-oriented platform for numerical simulation of Unreinforced
Masonry (URM) buildings. It is based on introducing a new two-dimensional discrete model …

The assessment of the seismic vulnerability of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures
based on numerical modeling constitutes a difficult task due to their complex behavior …

The present paper addresses the seismic performance of a half-scale two-story unreinforced
masonry (URM) building with structural irregularity in plan and in elevation. The main …

The evaluation of the nonlinear seismic response of masonry buildings represents a subject
of considerable importance whose resolution is nowadays a main research topic in …

Modern design of buildings requires accounting for sustainability aspects using a life-cycle
perspective, but also the early design phase where earthquake actions have a significant …

In the assessment and design of masonry buildings, several strength criteria can be
applicable according to the prevailing mechanism, since masonry walls subjected to …

Although masonry is one of the oldest construction materials, its behavior has not been
investigated as extensively as other construction materials. Out-of-plane failures are …

Based on the results of a full-scale lateral load test of a two-story unreinforced masonry
(URM) structure, modifications are suggested for the model implied by FEMA 356 for the in …