The structural system integrity in historical masonry buildings is studied by developing the
concept of the Digital Twin. The objectives are to develop a procedure for creating an …

A discrete element model is proposed for large displacement static analysis of dry-jointed
masonry structures subjected to foundation settlements. The numerical model is a two …

The paper presents a new method aimed at the automated modelling of ribbed masonry
vaults, based on parametric modelling integrated with measurements and in-situ …

Masonry cross vaults are among the most attractive structures ever created by the human
race. Although cross vaults have been the subject of various numerical and experimental …

Iron ties contribute to the stability of structural systems having vaults and arches. The axial
force in the iron ties is not easily to be measured but this knowledge is important for …

Historical metallic tie-rods have a very important structural role in buildings characterized by
arches and vaults because they balance the horizontal thrusts, avoiding the overturning of …

Up-and-down cyclical displacement of supports-foundations, due for example to the
presence of expansive soils, can affect the integrity of a structure and may even lead to its …

Frequently observed damage in historic masonry vaults has always given rise to concerns
on their stability. The effect of present damage on masonry vaults structural response should …

The present study takes advantage of a parametric model, which allows one to create
automatically complex structural models of ribbed masonry vaults. Two numerical modelling …

ABSTRACT A reliable assessment of historical metallic tie-rods requires both the estimation
of actual tensile load and the identification of dominant defects. Despite high defectiveness …