The recent large interest in nonlinear seismic analysis methods, static and dynamic, has
required proper strategies of modeling based on reliable, and at the same time easy to use …

The paper presents an assessment framework aimed at evaluating seismic fragility and
residual capacity of masonry infilled reinforced concrete (RC) frames subject to …

During the last decades, several macro-models have been proposed for the modelling of the
infill panels' contribution to the lateral strength of frames. Despite all this effort, a robust …

This paper presents a performance-based earthquake engineering framework aimed at the
assessment of fragility, reliability and expected annual loss (EAL) of reinforced concrete …

Infill masonry walls in framed structures make a significant contribution to the response
under seismic actions. With special regard to reinforced concrete (RC) structures, it is known …

The paper investigates the role of masonry infills on the progressive collapse response of
reinforced concrete frame structures. A wide parametric investigation is carried out to assess …

The influence of masonry infills on the in-plane behaviour of RC framed structures is a
central topic in the seismic evaluation and retrofitting of existing buildings. Many models in …

The prediction of the response of infilled frames through the simplified approach of
substituting the infill with an equivalent pin-jointed strut is treated. In this framework the …

The paper describes the results of quasi-static tests performed on a real-scale adobe
masonry infill wall partitioned into sub-panels by means of the introduction of vertical …

Equivalent strut macro-models are largely employed in research and practice, to reproduce
the effect of infill walls in frame structures. These models are simple and at the same time …