We develop two new continuum contact models for coupled adhesion and friction, and
discuss them in the context of existing models proposed in the literature. Our new models …

Aiming towards a better understanding of the structural response presented by multi-
perforated clay brick masonry, this paper presents the results of an experimental program …

The present paper deals with the derivation of a higher order theory of interface models. In
particular, it is studied the problem of two bodies joined by an adhesive interphase for which …

A numerical model for considering the damage and failure behavior on the cable system is
proposed, which can be utilized for obtaining the response of hybrid cable-stayed …

In recent years, multiscale models have been successfully employed for investigating the
overall mechanical behavior of several heterogeneous structures, such as concretes and …

The paper presents a continuous–discontinuous numerical strategy for simulating localized
failure in structures made of quasi-brittle materials using finite elements. The strategy is …

This paper presents a novel and straightforward procedure for the derivation of
homogenized failure surfaces for non-periodic masonry. The most innovative feature of this …

A new interface constitutive model based on damage mechanics and frictional plasticity is
presented. The model is thermodynamically consistent, it is able to accurately reproduce …

A coupled damage-plastic based constitutive model using a traction-separation law is
developed in this study to simulate the behaviour of mortar joints in masonry structural …

This paper presents a 3D model aiming at investigating the out-of-plane collapse behavior
of multi-leaf non-periodic masonry walls. These structural elements are widely employed in …