Modeling strategies for the computational analysis of unreinforced masonry structures: review and classification
Masonry structures, although classically suitable to withstand gravitational loads, are
sensibly vulnerable if subjected to extraordinary actions such as earthquakes, exhibiting …
sensibly vulnerable if subjected to extraordinary actions such as earthquakes, exhibiting …
Analysis of masonry structures: review of and recent trends in homogenization techniques
The mechanics of masonry structures have been underdeveloped for a long time in
comparison with other fields of knowledge. Presently, nonlinear analysis is a popular field in …
comparison with other fields of knowledge. Presently, nonlinear analysis is a popular field in …
Structural analysis of masonry historical constructions. Classical and advanced approaches
A review of methods applicable to the study of masonry historical construction,
encompassing both classical and advanced ones, is presented. Firstly, the paper offers a …
encompassing both classical and advanced ones, is presented. Firstly, the paper offers a …
A micro-mechanical model for the homogenisation of masonry
A Zucchini, PB Lourenço - International journal of solids and structures, 2002 - Elsevier
Masonry is a composite material made of units (brick, blocks, etc.) and mortar. For periodic
arrangements of the units, the homogenisation techniques represent a powerful tool for …
arrangements of the units, the homogenisation techniques represent a powerful tool for …
Recent advances in masonry modelling: micromodelling and homogenisation
PB Lourenço - Multiscale modeling in solid mechanics …, 2010 - World Scientific
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 …
with other fields of knowledge, presently, non-linear analysis being a very popular field in …
Experimental and numerical modal analyses of a historical masonry palace
This study presents the determination of modal properties of a historical masonry palace
built between 1861 and 1865 in Istanbul. Both an experimental and a numerical study have …
built between 1861 and 1865 in Istanbul. Both an experimental and a numerical study have …
Employing non-contact sensing techniques for improving efficiency and automation in numerical modelling of existing masonry structures: A critical literature review
N Kassotakis, V Sarhosis - Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents approaches for the employment of non-contact sensing to enhance both
the efficiency and reliability of numerical modelling of historic masonry. It commences with a …
the efficiency and reliability of numerical modelling of historic masonry. It commences with a …
Simplified homogenization technique for nonlinear finite element analysis of in-plane loaded masonry walls
The present investigation focuses on the nonlinear modelling of masonry walls under in-
plane loading. To conduct this macro-scale study, a homogenization technique is applied to …
plane loading. To conduct this macro-scale study, a homogenization technique is applied to …
[HTML][HTML] Finite element modelling of a historic church structure in the context of a masonry damage analysis
The paper includes a case study of modelling a real historic church using the finite element
method (FEM) based on laser scans of its geometry. The main goal of the study was the …
method (FEM) based on laser scans of its geometry. The main goal of the study was the …
A Cosserat based multi-scale model for masonry structures
ML De Bellis, D Addessi - International Journal for Multiscale …, 2011 - dl.begellhouse.com
This paper presents a multi-scale model for the analysis of the in-plane structural response
of regular masonry. It is based on a computational periodic homogenization technique and …
of regular masonry. It is based on a computational periodic homogenization technique and …