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 …
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 …
Fragility and comfortability curves development and seismic risk assessment of a masonry building under earthquakes induced by geothermal power plants operation
This research is an attempt to estimate the seismic risk of geothermal power plants (GPPs)
operation on the masonry buildings located in the vicinity of these infrastructures through a …
operation on the masonry buildings located in the vicinity of these infrastructures through a …
Crack initiation and propagation in unreinforced masonry specimens subjected to repeated in-plane loading during light damage
PA Korswagen, M Longo, E Meulman… - Bulletin of Earthquake …, 2019 - Springer
In recent years, gas extraction in the northern part of the Netherlands has been causing low-
magnitude, induced, shallow earthquakes. Besides safety, the prediction and evaluation of …
magnitude, induced, shallow earthquakes. Besides safety, the prediction and evaluation of …
[HTML][HTML] A numerical unit cell model for predicting the failure stress state of vertically perforated clay block masonry under arbitrary in-plane loads
As vertically perforated clay block masonry advances into more demanding building
categories, knowledge of the effective masonry strength under different loading states …
categories, knowledge of the effective masonry strength under different loading states …
[HTML][HTML] Sub-structure-based 'three-tiered'finite element approach to soil-masonry-wall interaction for light seismic motion
M Longo, M Sousamli, PA Korswagen… - Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Recent, light earthquakes induced by the extraction of gas in the north of the Netherlands
have been linked to light, mostly aesthetic damage of the traditional masonry structures in …
have been linked to light, mostly aesthetic damage of the traditional masonry structures in …
Characterizing the material properties of Dutch unreinforced masonry
In the northern part of the Netherlands, the recent seismic activities have raised concerns
about the behavior of unreinforced masonry structures which were not designed and …
about the behavior of unreinforced masonry structures which were not designed and …
A novel tier-based numerical analysis procedure for the structural assessment of masonry quay walls under traffic loads
Historical quay walls constructed in unreinforced masonry are integral elements of many
cities. Originally designed as gravity retaining walls, they are nowadays often subjected to …
cities. Originally designed as gravity retaining walls, they are nowadays often subjected to …
Fragility curves for light damage of clay masonry walls subjected to seismic vibrations
PA Korswagen, M Longo, JG Rots - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2022 - Springer
The probability of light damage to unprepared, unreinforced masonry structures exposed to
induced seismicity due to gas extraction in the north of the Netherlands is still under …
induced seismicity due to gas extraction in the north of the Netherlands is still under …
Retrofitting RC infills by a glass fiber mesh reinforced overlay and steel dowels: Experimental and numerical study
Abstract Many existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) buildings infilled with masonry panels are
vulnerable to seismic actions due to lack of proper seismic detailing. For buildings located in …
vulnerable to seismic actions due to lack of proper seismic detailing. For buildings located in …