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 …
3D non-linear behavior of masonry arch bridges
G Milani, PB Lourenço - Computers & Structures, 2012 - Elsevier
In this paper, the static non-linear behavior of masonry bridges is numerically analyzed by
means of a 3D FE numerical code. In particular, the three dimensional behavior of the …
means of a 3D FE numerical code. In particular, the three dimensional behavior of the …
An enhanced multi‐scale approach for masonry wall computations with localization of damage
TJ Massart, RHJ Peerlings… - International journal for …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
This contribution presents a multi‐scale framework for the computational study of masonry
structures. In order to overcome the need for excessively complex closed‐form constitutive …
structures. In order to overcome the need for excessively complex closed‐form constitutive …
[HTML][HTML] Limit analysis of masonry vaults by means of curved shell finite elements and homogenization
The study of masonry vaults should take into account the essentials of the material
“masonry”–ie heterogeneity, almost no resistance to tension combined with a good …
“masonry”–ie heterogeneity, almost no resistance to tension combined with a good …
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 …
Rigid element model for in‐plane dynamics of masonry walls considering hysteretic behaviour and damage
A specific rigid element approach is proposed for the in‐plane dynamical analysis of
masonry walls, whose seismic performance is strongly related to mechanical deterioration …
masonry walls, whose seismic performance is strongly related to mechanical deterioration …
Continuum damage model for orthotropic materials: Application to masonry
This paper contributes to the formulation of continuum damage models for orthotropic
materials under plane stress conditions. Two stress transformation tensors, related to tensile …
materials under plane stress conditions. Two stress transformation tensors, related to tensile …
[HTML][HTML] A micro-mechanical homogenisation model for masonry: Application to shear walls
A Zucchini, PB Lourenço - International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2009 - Elsevier
An improved micro-mechanical model for masonry homogenisation in the non-linear
domain, is proposed and validated by comparison with experimental and numerical results …
domain, is proposed and validated by comparison with experimental and numerical results …
Full 3D homogenization approach to investigate the behavior of masonry arch bridges: The Venice trans-lagoon railway bridge
Some different procedures for the evaluation of the non-linear behavior of masonry arch
bridges are here proposed. In particular, the Venice trans-lagoon masonry arch bridge is …
bridges are here proposed. In particular, the Venice trans-lagoon masonry arch bridge is …