The in-plane contribution of infill walls on the structural response of infilled frame structures
is an important problem and many research initiatives, via experimental and numerical …

The mechanics of masonry structures have been for long underdeveloped in comparison
with other fields of knowledge, presently, non-linear analysis being a very popular field in …

In historic city centers the mitigation of seismic risk is dependent on the possibility of
implementing strengthening programs. Given the cultural and economic value attached to …

A numerical study of the seismic behaviour of a proposed restoration of the Parthenon
Pronaos is presented. The column‐architrave classical structure was represented by a …

This paper describes the behavior of single rigid-block structures under dynamic loading. A
comprehensive experimental investigation has been carried out to study the rocking …

The evaluation of the out‐of‐plane behaviour of unreinforced walls is one of the most
debated topics in the seismic assessment of existing masonry buildings. The discontinuous …

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 …

To what extent does a wall subjected to out-of-plane seismic action behave monolithically
and fail by overturning or, conversely, split into separate leaves? How much does the …

The aim of the paper is to explore the possibilities offered by SAP2000® v. 10, a software
package with user‐friendly interface widely used by practising engineers, for seismic …

Masonry structures are vulnerable to earthquakes, but their seismic assessment remains a
challenge. This dissertation develops and improves several strategies to better understand …