The mechanics of masonry structures have been for long underdeveloped in comparison
with other fields of knowledge, presently, non-linear analysis being a very popular field in …

This paper summarises 123 existing quasi-static shear–compression tests on stone masonry
walls and evaluates the results to provide the input required for the displacement-based …

Shear and compressive mechanical properties are needed for the evaluation of the strength
of masonry shear walls by means of simplified methods or numerical analysis. This, in turn …

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 …

Conservation, repair and strengthening of historic masonry buildings should preserve their
significance and ensure their structural stability. The condition of a given structure and the …

Stone masonry is the oldest building material that survived until today, being used all over
the world, particularly in impressive historic structures as an evidence of the achievements of …

This paper presents the performance of a combined finite-discrete element method
(FEM/DEM) for the material and geometric non-linear analysis of the structural response of …

Two dimensional nonlinear finite element analysis based on experimental test data has
been carried out to model deformation characteristics, such as load–displacement envelope …

Existing structures represent a heterogeneous category in the global built environment as
often characterized by the presence of archaic materials, damage and disconnections …

Rubble stone masonry walls were widely used in traditional buildings in Mediterranean
countries. However, the mechanical behaviour of those walls is not completely characterized …