Masonry structures, although classically suitable to withstand gravitational loads, are
sensibly vulnerable if subjected to extraordinary actions such as earthquakes, exhibiting …

In this paper, a damaging block-based model is proposed for the numerical analysis of the
cyclic behaviour of full-scale masonry structures. Solid 3D finite elements governed by a …

Sequentially linear solution procedures provide a robust alternative to their traditional
incremental-iterative counterparts for finite element simulation of quasi-brittle materials …

The reliability of a risk assessment procedure is strictly dependent on the adopted hazard,
exposure, fragility and consequence models. This paper presents the methodology adopted …

The exploitation of geo-resources in the northern part of the Netherlands (Groningen region)
is triggering shallow earthquakes, rising the need of assessing the current building stock …

Abstract Out-of-plane (OOP) collapse is one of the most observed damage types in masonry
structures during strong earthquakes. OOP strength of a masonry wall depends on several …

The material and structural performance of calcium silicate (CS) brick masonry has received
relatively little attention in the past, although this material is often used for the construction of …

In this study, tests on cores and companion tests on triplets are compared with respect to the
evaluation of the nonlinear shear-sliding behaviour of masonry, including the determination …

In recent years, seismic assessment of existing unreinforced masonry (URM) structures is
being increasingly based on nonlinear methods. The in-plane displacement capacity …

Induced seismicity in the north of the Netherlands has recently exposed unprepared,
unreinforced masonry structures to considerable earthquake hazard. While the ultimate-limit …