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

Since the late 1970s, nonlinear static analysis have had an increasing use in the seismic
assessment of existing unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings. Different modelling …

The seismic analysis of masonry buildings requires reliable nonlinear models as effective
tools for both design of new buildings and assessment and retrofitting of existing ones …

The macroelement technique for modelling the nonlinear response of masonry panels is
particularly efficient and suitable for the analysis of the seismic behaviour of complex walls …

This paper provides a comphrensive review of the critical aspects of nonlinear modeling for
evaluating the seismic response of masonry structures, emphasizing the issues relevant to …

The seismic performance of unreinforced masonry buildings is commonly assessed using
equivalent frame modelling. Its computational efficiency allows for a large number of …

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 …

To predict the response of masonry buildings to various types of loads, engineers use finite
element models, specifically solid-element and macro-element models. For predicting …

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 …

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 …