This paper presents a methodology to assess the stability of vaulted masonry structures
using Thrust Network Analysis (TNA). It offers a new numerical strategy to compute the …

The static limit analysis of axially symmetric masonry domes subject to pseudo-static seismic
forces is addressed. The stress state in the dome is represented by the shell stress …

A generalized thrust network analysis is proposed for the safety assessment of vaulted
masonry structures under their self-weight. The method requires introducing a 3D network of …

A novel isogeometric collocation method is proposed for the static limit analysis of axially-
symmetric masonry domes subject to their self-weight. A shell-based static formulation is …

An original computational framework is presented for the minimum thrust analysis of
axisymmetric masonry domes with arbitrary meridian curve, subject to their self-weight. The …

The funicular analysis of curved masonry structures is addressed, considering the
stereotomy of the voussoirs, a limited compressive strength, and a limited friction coefficient …

An original revisitation of the thrust line analysis is presented, within a theoretical framework
which unifies the classical equilibrium formulations of masonry arches and enlightens the …

An experimental investigation on the accuracy of dynamically determined tensile force in tie-
rods by applying the interferometric radar technique was performed. Tie-rods were used in …

A 3D limit analysis model specialized in the analysis at the collapse of massive masonry
structures subjected to seismic loads is proposed. The approach belongs to the wide family …

A semi-analytical approach is proposed for addressing the minimum thrust and minimum
thickness analysis of spherical masonry domes under their self-weight. The classical …