Unreinforced masonry (URM) is a construction of brick or concrete block unit that is joined
together using mortar, without steel reinforcement. Because of the heterogeneous nature …

The out-of-plane flexural bending capacity of masonry is a fundamental property for
understanding the behavior of masonry structures. This study investigates the behavior of …

Accurate assessment of the overall mechanical behavior of masonry, composed of bricks
and mortar joints, remains challenging due to its inhomogeneous and orthotropic nature. In …

This study presents a robust contact constitutive model in the distinct element method (DEM)
framework for simulating the mechanical behavior of masonry structures. The model is …

The demand for advanced nonlinear time‐history and seismic collapse simulations of old
unreinforced masonry (URM) constructions to support informed risk evaluation and …

This research presents a comprehensive nonlinear quasi-static seismic assessment of an
unreinforced rubble masonry building, Bytown Museum in Ottawa, Canada, using …

Abstract Multi-Perforated Clay Bricks (MPCLBs) are widely used in the construction of
modern masonry structures worldwide, including earthquake-prone areas. However, few …

In the last few decades, discontinuum (or discrete, discontinuous) numerical modelling
strategies–ie those capable of representing the motion of multiple, intersecting …

The crucial task of the diagnosis of an existing masonry structure is to assess the current
values of the mechanical parameters of the materials from which the structure was erected …

Openings such as windows or channels for ventilation and heating systems are commonly
encountered in masonry buildings to meet with functional needs. Although these openings …