The primary objective of this paper is to present a general review of the different
macromodels used for the analysis of infilled frames. A number of distinct approaches in the …

Infilled frames are usually modelled in the context of global building analysis using
simplified procedures without considering the aspects resulting from the interaction between …

In structural analyses, masonry infill walls are commonly considered to be non structural
elements. However, the response of reinforced concrete buildings to earthquake loads can …

Abstract Infill Masonry Walls (IMWs) are used in the perimeter of a building to separate the
inner and outer space. IMWs may affect the lateral behavior of buildings, while they are …

Despite the increasing interest in progressive collapse-resistant design and analysis of
reinforced concrete buildings that was triggered by accidental and man-made extreme …

Unpreventable constructional defects are the main issues in the case of steel Moment-
Resisting Frames (MRFs) that mostly occur in the rigidities of beam-to-column connections …

This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of the nonlinear modelling techniques available
today for describing the structural behaviour of masonry infills and their interaction with …

Recent earthquakes show that masonry infill walls should be taken into account during the
design and assessment process of structures, since this type of non-structural elements …

Framed structures are usually infilled with masonry walls. They may cause a significant
increase in both stiffness and strength, reducing the deformation demand and increasing the …

Los estudios de vulnerabilidad sísmica constituyen una parte importante para la
implementación de programas de mitigación de riesgo. El Ecuador, al ser un país en el que …