A Macro-Distinct Element Model (M-DEM) for simulating the in-plane cyclic behavior of URM structures
In this work, a new Macro-Distinct Element Model (M-DEM) for the analysis of the in-plane
behavior of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures, aimed at combining the efficiency of …
behavior of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures, aimed at combining the efficiency of …
Large displacement analysis of dry-jointed masonry structures subjected to settlements using rigid block modelling
F Portioli, L Cascini - Engineering Structures, 2017 - Elsevier
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 …
masonry structures subjected to foundation settlements. The numerical model is a two …
Statistical assessment of in-plane masonry panels using limit analysis with sliding mechanism
Historical masonry structures have a great interest in civil engineering because they
constitute a large part of the world's building heritage. In this paper, the effects that different …
constitute a large part of the world's building heritage. In this paper, the effects that different …
The comparative role of friction in local out-of-plane mechanisms of masonry buildings. Pushover analysis and experimental investigation
C Casapulla, LU Argiento - Engineering Structures, 2016 - Elsevier
In masonry buildings without a box-type behaviour and subjected to seismic loadings, in-
plane and out-of-plane failure mechanisms can take place where frictional resistances might …
plane and out-of-plane failure mechanisms can take place where frictional resistances might …
Influence of bond pattern on the in-plane behavior of URM piers
The overall seismic resistance of unreinforced masonry (URM) systems that exhibit box-
behavior mainly relies on the lateral force capacity of structural components. Despite the fact …
behavior mainly relies on the lateral force capacity of structural components. Despite the fact …
Assessment of masonry structures subjected to foundation settlements using rigid block limit analysis
F Portioli, L Cascini - Engineering Structures, 2016 - Elsevier
In this paper, a three-dimensional rigid body model is implemented to investigate the
behaviour of masonry block structures subjected to foundation settlements. The structural …
behaviour of masonry block structures subjected to foundation settlements. The structural …
A fast and general upper-bound limit analysis approach for out-of-plane loaded masonry walls
A new general approach for the limit analysis of out-of-plane loaded masonry walls based
on an upper bound formulation is presented. A given masonry wall of generic form …
on an upper bound formulation is presented. A given masonry wall of generic form …
Validation of simplified micro-models for the static analysis of masonry arches and vaults
Compared to simple masonry walls, numerical modelling of masonry vaulted structures is
particularly complex due to their three-dimensional curved geometry and articulated …
particularly complex due to their three-dimensional curved geometry and articulated …
Fragility curves for non-engineered masonry buildings in developing countries derived from real data based on structural surveys and laboratory tests
Malawi is located within the southern branch of the active East African Rift System, where
earthquakes of moment magnitude (M w) 7.0 or greater can occur along major faults. The …
earthquakes of moment magnitude (M w) 7.0 or greater can occur along major faults. The …
A comparative computational investigation on the in-plane behavior and capacity of dry-joint URM walls
Predicting the lateral load-carrying capacity of dry-joint unreinforced masonry (URM) walls is
often challenging due to the complex interactions between the governing parameters (ie …
often challenging due to the complex interactions between the governing parameters (ie …