Application of thrust layout optimization to masonry structures

KIU Nanayakkara, A Liew… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
A new automated analysis procedure designed to overcome limitations of the traditional
thrust line analysis method for masonry gravity structures is presented. The procedure …

Thrust Layout Optimization for the Analysis of Historic Masonry Structures

I Nanayakkara, A Liew, M Gilbert - International Conference on Structural …, 2023 - Springer
Historic masonry structures form an important part of the world's collective cultural heritage.
Many methods have been developed for assessing the load carrying capacity of masonry …