For tunnel constructed by New Austrian Tunnelling Method, the crown is the upper part of
tunnel section, constructed during excavation process and supported by shotcrete. The …

This work deals with a digital tool to design stable semi-circular masonry arches composed
of interlocking blocks which are kept together by interlocking connectors on their faces …

A numerical limit analysis model for masonry walls subject to in‐plane loading is posed as a
discontinuity layout optimization (DLO) problem, with the masonry conveniently modeled …

Discontinuity layout optimization (DLO) is a relatively new upper bound limit analysis
method. Compared to classic topology optimization methods, aimed at obtaining the …

Discontinuity layout optimization (DLO) is a recently presented topology optimization method
for determining the critical layout of discontinuities and the associated upper bound limit …

We formulate a novel procedure for the limit analysis of two-dimensional masonry structures
subject to arbitrary loading conditions. The proposed approach works in the framework of …

To design out-of-plane loaded masonry cladding panels, as well as modern non-
loadbearing masonry panels, the yield-line method has become widely used by engineers …

A generalized nonlinear Baker failure criterion is employed with the upper bound limit
analysis to study the surrounding rock stability of underground cavities. A three-dimensional …

The discontinuous slip-line form of upper bound plasticity analysis is considered using an
equilibrium of forces approach. It is demonstrated that the underlying basis of the approach …

Discontinuity layout optimization (DLO) is a powerful computational limit analysis procedure
which provides a valuable and high accuracy alternative to traditional analysis techniques …