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 …

Abstract Out-of-plane (OOP) mechanisms are one of the major causes of structural collapse
in unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings as observed in recent as well as past seismic …

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 …

In recent years, gas extraction in the northern part of the Netherlands has been causing low-
magnitude, induced, shallow earthquakes. Besides safety, the prediction and evaluation of …

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 …

Abstract Out-of-plane (OOP) failure of unreinforced masonry (URM) walls in two-way
bending was widely observed after natural hazards such as earthquakes. Of various crucial …

This paper describes a shake table test on a one-storey full-scale unreinforced masonry
structure, which complements an earlier testing of a two-storey structure with similar …

The inadequate seismic performance of existing masonry buildings is often linked to the
excessively low in-plane stiffness of timber diaphragms and the poor quality of their …

In this paper, a numerical procedure is proposed to simulate the dynamic out-of-plane
response of unreinforced masonry (URM) walls. A state-of-the-art damaging block-based …

Seismic retrofit of existing reinforced concrete framed buildings often involves both structural
members and infill walls. The strengthening of infill walls is mainly aimed at preventing out …