Modeling strategies for the computational analysis of unreinforced masonry structures: review and classification

AM D'altri, V Sarhosis, G Milani, J Rots… - … methods in engineering, 2020 - Springer
Masonry structures, although classically suitable to withstand gravitational loads, are
sensibly vulnerable if subjected to extraordinary actions such as earthquakes, exhibiting …

Uses and limits of the Equivalent Frame Model on existing unreinforced masonry buildings for assessing their seismic risk: A review

E Quagliarini, G Maracchini, F Clementi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Since the late 1970s, nonlinear static analysis have had an increasing use in the seismic
assessment of existing unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings. Different modelling …

TREMURI program: an equivalent frame model for the nonlinear seismic analysis of masonry buildings

S Lagomarsino, A Penna, A Galasco, S Cattari - Engineering structures, 2013 - Elsevier
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 …

Nonlinear modeling of the seismic response of masonry structures: critical review and open issues towards engineering practice

S Cattari, B Calderoni, I Caliò, G Camata… - Bulletin of Earthquake …, 2022 - Springer
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 …

A three‐dimensional macroelement for modelling the in‐plane and out‐of‐plane response of masonry walls

F Vanin, A Penna, K Beyer - Earthquake Engineering & …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The seismic performance of unreinforced masonry buildings is commonly assessed using
equivalent frame modelling. Its computational efficiency allows for a large number of …

Shake table testing of a half-scale stone masonry building aggregate

I Tomić, A Penna, M DeJong, C Butenweg… - Bulletin of Earthquake …, 2023 - Springer
Masonry aggregates have developed throughout city centres of Europe due to a centuries-
long densification process that generally lacked consistent planning or engineering …

Determination of piers shear capacity using numerical analysis and machine learning for generalization to masonry large scale walls

H Li, J Li, V Farhangi - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, comprehensive investigations were conducted on the structural behavior of
masonry shear walls considering both aspect ratios and the axial forces. A reliable and …

Pushover analysis of unreinforced irregular masonry buildings: Lessons from different modeling approaches

A Aşıkoğlu, G Vasconcelos, PB Lourenço, B Pantò - Engineering Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
The present paper addresses the seismic performance of a half-scale two-story unreinforced
masonry (URM) building with structural irregularity in plan and in elevation. The main …

Stochastic vulnerability assessment of masonry structures: concepts, modeling and restoration aspects

PG Asteris, A Moropoulou, AD Skentou… - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
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 …

Seismic vulnerability assessment and consolidation techniques of ancient masonry buildings: the case study of a Neapolitan Masseria

G Longobardi, A Formisano - Engineering Failure Analysis, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, the seismic vulnerability appraisement, together with repairing and
consolidation operations, of a masonry building with cultural and artistic value located in a …