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

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 this paper, a simplified micro-model approach utilising a combination of plasticity-based
constitutive models and the extended finite element method (XFEM) is proposed. The …

A novel damage mechanics-based continuous micro-model for the analysis of masonry-
walls is presented and compared with other two well-known discrete micro-models. The …

The behavior of masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames under cyclic lateral loading is
complicated because a number of different failure mechanisms can be induced by the frame …

In this paper, a damaging block-based model is proposed for the numerical analysis of the
cyclic behaviour of full-scale masonry structures. Solid 3D finite elements governed by a …

Three-dimensional (3D) cyclic analysis and constitutive material model are needed to better
understand the behavior of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings under earthquake …

Recent earthquakes show that masonry infill walls should be taken into account during the
design and assessment process of structures, since this type of non-structural elements …

Two dimensional nonlinear finite element analysis based on experimental test data has
been carried out to model deformation characteristics, such as load–displacement envelope …

This paper deals with the accurate modelling of unreinforced masonry (URM) behaviour
using a 3D mesoscale description consisting of quadratic solid elements for masonry units …