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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] A fast modeling approach for numerical analysis of unreinforced and FRCM reinforced masonry walls under out-of-plane loading

J Scacco, B Ghiassi, G Milani, PB Lourenço - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
A new discretized homogenization approach is proposed in this study in order to predict the
behavior of unreinforced and FRCM reinforced masonry structures. The proposed approach …

The effect of ground motion vertical component on the seismic response of historical masonry buildings: The case study of the Banloc Castle in Romania

N Chieffo, M Mosoarca, A Formisano, PB Lourenço… - Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
The current paper aims at analysing the effect of ground motion vertical component in the
case of near-field excitations on the structural response of historical masonry buildings. In …

Large displacement analysis of dry-jointed masonry structures subjected to settlements using rigid block modelling

F Portioli, L Cascini - Engineering Structures, 2017 - Elsevier
A discrete element model is proposed for large displacement static analysis of dry-jointed
masonry structures subjected to foundation settlements. The numerical model is a two …

A review of numerical models for masonry structures

AM D'Altri, V Sarhosis, G Milani, J Rots, S Cattari… - Numerical modeling of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Several tools for the prediction and the assessment of the structural behavior of masonry
buildings have been developed in recent decades. Numerical tools have been favorably …

NURBS solid modeling for the three-dimensional limit analysis of curved rigid block structures

N Grillanda, A Chiozzi, G Milani, A Tralli - Computer Methods in Applied …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, we present a novel computational approach for the generalized three-
dimensional upper bound limit analysis of curved rigid block structures. This approach …

Advanced non-linear numerical modeling of masonry groin vaults of major historical importance: St John Hospital case study in Jerusalem

G Milani, M Valente, M Fagone, T Rotunno… - Engineering …, 2019 - Elsevier
This study presents three advanced non-linear modeling strategies for the evaluation of the
non-linear behavior under horizontal loads of a historical groin vault of major importance …

A kinematic limit analysis approach for seismic retrofitting of masonry towers through steel tie-rods

G Milani, R Shehu, M Valente - Engineering Structures, 2018 - Elsevier
The paper provides an insight into the seismic strengthening of masonry towers by means of
horizontal and vertical steel tie-rods. The approach is based on the kinematic theorem of …

Experimental and numerical analyses of unreinforced masonry wall components and building

T Choudhury, G Milani, HB Kaushik - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, three masonry shear wall prototypes with different opening configurations and
a single room (URM) building constituted by the assemblage of the aforementioned walls …