The aim of this paper is to present the development of discontinuous approaches to simulate
the nonlinear dynamic behaviour of the civic clock tower of Rotella, in the province of Ascoli …

ABSTRACT A rigid block model is proposed for collapse mechanism analysis of three-
dimensional historic masonry structures subjected to point live loads, seismic-induced …

A methodology aiming to predict the vulnerability of masonry structures under seismic action
is presented herein. Masonry structures, among which many are cultural heritage assets …

This paper proposes a general equation to assess the crack inclination upper threshold
when non-periodic textures characterise masonry walls. The proposed formulation …

Masonry is a composite material characterized by a large variability of its constituent
materials. The materials used, the quality of the bond and variations in the standard of …

In this paper, the so-called Couplet–Heyman problem of finding the minimum thickness
necessary for equilibrium of a circular masonry arch, with general opening angle, subjected …

The paper presents methods of inspection and testing for masonry arch railway bridges. An
overview of a selection of available non-destructive, minor-destructive and monitoring …

The out-of-plane capacity of unreinforced masonry (URM) walls is crucial for their overall
stability and safety, especially after being damaged by in-plane forces. A nonlinear finite …

Bitlis has hosted many civilizations and is located in Turkey's significant strategic transit
corridor. Many historical structures belong to different cultures in the city. The structural …

The work deals with the structural analysis of an historic masonry building, Palazzo del
Capitano in Mantua, subject to significant static instabilities due to an overturning of the …