A review of experimental investigations and assessment methods for masonry arch bridges
V Sarhosis, S De Santis, G de Felice - Structure and Infrastructure …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Masonry arch bridges constitute a significant proportion of European road and rail
infrastructures. Most of them are well over 100 years old and are supporting traffic loads …
infrastructures. Most of them are well over 100 years old and are supporting traffic loads …
Discrete element modelling of the in-plane and out-of-plane behaviour of dry-joint masonry wall constructions
This paper aims to improve knowledge on the suitability of the discrete element method
(DEM) to simulate the in-plane and out-of-plane behaviour of different in-configuration …
(DEM) to simulate the in-plane and out-of-plane behaviour of different in-configuration …
Evaluation of different approaches for the estimation of the seismic vulnerability of masonry towers
A series of simplified approaches are evaluated for their effectiveness to estimate the
seismic vulnerability of historical masonry towers. First, collapse loads are evaluated on …
seismic vulnerability of historical masonry towers. First, collapse loads are evaluated on …
[HTML][HTML] Geometrical digital twins of masonry structures for documentation and structural assessment using machine learning
D Loverdos, V Sarhosis - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The generation of numerical models for masonry structures is a timely and costly procedure
since it requires the discretization of a large quantity of smaller particles. Similarly, traditional …
since it requires the discretization of a large quantity of smaller particles. Similarly, traditional …
A Genetic Algorithm NURBS-based new approach for fast kinematic limit analysis of masonry vaults
The present paper proposes a new Genetic Algorithm NURBS-based approach for the limit
analysis of masonry vaults based on an upper bound formulation. A given masonry vault …
analysis of masonry vaults based on an upper bound formulation. A given masonry vault …
Stochastic vulnerability assessment of masonry structures: concepts, modeling and restoration aspects
PG Asteris, A Moropoulou, AD Skentou… - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
A methodology aiming to predict the vulnerability of masonry structures under seismic action
is presented herein. Masonry structures, among which many are cultural heritage assets …
is presented herein. Masonry structures, among which many are cultural heritage assets …
A discrete approach for modelling backfill material in masonry arch bridges
Masonry arch bridges form a significant portion of the European transport infrastructure
network. Many of these bridges are relatively old but still in service. Increasing vehicle loads …
network. Many of these bridges are relatively old but still in service. Increasing vehicle loads …
Comparison of in-plane and out-of-plane failure modes of masonry arch bridges using discontinuum analysis
This research aims to provide a better understanding of the structural behavior of masonry
arch bridges using advanced modeling strategies. Two main contributions are achieved in …
arch bridges using advanced modeling strategies. Two main contributions are achieved in …
Distinct element modelling of the in‐plane cyclic response of URM walls subjected to shear‐compression
The in‐plane capacity of unreinforced masonry (URM) elements may vary considerably
depending on several factors, including boundary conditions, aspect ratio, vertical …
depending on several factors, including boundary conditions, aspect ratio, vertical …
A Discrete Macro-Element Method (DMEM) for the nonlinear structural assessment of masonry arches
The structural response of masonry arches is strongly dominated by the arch geometry, the
stone block dimensions and the interaction with backfill material or surrounding walls. Due …
stone block dimensions and the interaction with backfill material or surrounding walls. Due …