Modeling strategies for the computational analysis of unreinforced masonry structures: review and classification
Masonry structures, although classically suitable to withstand gravitational loads, are
sensibly vulnerable if subjected to extraordinary actions such as earthquakes, exhibiting …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
masonry structures subjected to foundation settlements. The numerical model is a two …
A review of numerical models for masonry structures
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
a single room (URM) building constituted by the assemblage of the aforementioned walls …