Masonry structures, although classically suitable to withstand gravitational loads, are
sensibly vulnerable if subjected to extraordinary actions such as earthquakes, exhibiting …

Several tools for the prediction and the assessment of the structural behavior of masonry
buildings have been developed in recent decades. Numerical tools have been favorably …

In this study, comprehensive investigations were conducted on the structural behavior of
masonry shear walls considering both aspect ratios and the axial forces. A reliable and …

To predict the response of masonry buildings to various types of loads, engineers use finite
element models, specifically solid-element and macro-element models. For predicting …

Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are susceptible to extraordinary actions such as
earthquakes compared to steel or reinforced concrete buildings. Various methods have …

In this work, a new Macro-Distinct Element Model (M-DEM) for the analysis of the in-plane
behavior of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures, aimed at combining the efficiency of …

In the seismic analysis of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures, the modeling of out‐of‐
plane (OOP) modes and their mechanical interaction with in‐plane (IP) loaded components …

This study examines the in-plane cyclic response of historic masonry elements using a micro
modelling approach that incorporates damage-plasticity and surface-based cohesive …

In the numerical modelling of the nonlinear response of masonry buildings by equivalent‐
frame models based on macroelements representative of the in‐plane response of structural …

Unreinforced masonry (URM) is considered one of the most cost-effective structural
typologies for low-rise buildings in seismic regions. Near-field (NF) ground motions are …