In this work, a new Macro-Distinct Element Model (M-DEM) for the analysis of the in-plane
behavior of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures, aimed at combining the efficiency of …

The overall seismic resistance of unreinforced masonry (URM) systems that exhibit box-
behavior mainly relies on the lateral force capacity of structural components. Despite the fact …

Confined Masonry (CM) has emerged as an economical and viable construction technique,
which is practiced in many seismically vulnerable zones around the world. Despite having …

The material and structural performance of calcium silicate (CS) brick masonry has received
relatively little attention in the past, although this material is often used for the construction of …

This paper aims to provide a mechanical characterization of autoclaved aerated concrete
(AAC) masonry with thin bed joints subjected to in-plane loading. To this purpose, a detailed …

In the frame of Cosserat continuum theory, an upscaling procedure for the assessment of the
in-plane strength domain of discrete media is developed. The procedure is the extension to …

When designing unreinforced masonry buildings, the wall stiffness and, consequently, the
masonry elastic and shear modulus E and G are essential parameters. Current codes …

Confined masonry (CM) is a widely used solution for buildings in developing countries and
has potential for worldwide application when considering its economic and constructive …

The macroscopic strength domain of in-plane loaded masonry walls is derived using an
approach based on the upper bound theorem of limit analysis within the framework of …

This publication presents a study aiming a macro characterization of the mechanical
properties, suitable for future macro-scale numerical continuum-based analyses of a …