Simplified Non-linear Seismic Analysis of Masonry Buildings
Author G. MAGENES and A. DELLA FONTANA University of Pavia Abstract A method for the simplified non-linear seismic analysis (pushover) of unreinforced masonry buildings is presented and discussed. The method […]
A Method to Evaluate Damage Under Dynamic Loading
Author A. BACCI and V. LAUDAZI Accademia Navale, Livorno Abstract A simple model is proposed able to evaluate the cyclic degradation of a masonry structure, based only on the measurement […]
A Dynamic Finite Element Modelling Approach for Masonry Structures
Author MATTHEW GILBERT* TOM MOLYNEAUX** and BRIAN HOBBS*** * University of Sheffield **UniveTsity of Liverpool***University of Teesside Abstract A three-dimensional non-linear finite element modelling approach suitable for describing the response […]
Eccentrically Loaded Historic Masonry
Author AHMAD SABHA TV Dresden Abstract The proof of structural safety for historic masonry buildings and the evaluation of their bearing capacity according to current codes leads often to underestimation […]
On Some Indirect Methods of Analysis of Shear Walls
Author JAN KUBICA Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland Abstract The paper deals the analysis of problems with the calculation of masonry shear walls. National standards usually only give general […]
Capacity of Vertically Sheared Unreinforce Masonry Wallsd
Author JAN KUBICA Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland Abstract The problems of analysis of stiffening walls of buildings are connected with shearing in the horizontal and vertical directions. Protection […]
Strength and Deformation Capacity of Laterally Loaded Masonry
Author KLAVS FEILBERG HANSEN Danish Building Research Institute Abstract The results of 16 deformation controlled tests with bending of masonry walls about axes perpendicular to the bed joints are presented. […]
A Numerical Study of Masonry Tensile Bond Strength Test Methods
Author J.R. RIDDINGTON, P. JUKES and P.J.B. MORRELL University of Sussex Abstract Many different types of direct tension and flexural tests for determining bond strength have been developed over the […]
Elastic-brittle Cosserat Continuum Model for Brick Masonry
Author RENATO MASIANI and PATRIZIA TROVALUSCI Universita di Roma La Sapienza Abstract A micropolar continuum equivalent to discrete systems of rigid particles interacting two by two is proposed. It can […]
Analysis of Cavity Walls – The Danish Approach
Author MOGENS BUHELT Danish Building Research Institute Abstract The combination wall provides an extension of the concept of the cavity wall. A combination wall consists of two structurally active leaves […]
Extended Lattice Model for In- and Out-of-plane Loading of Masonry Walls
Author W.J. BERANEK and A. BORGART Delft University of Technology Abstract The geometrical properties of lattice models for in-plane loading are also applicable for out-of-plane loading (plate bending). The newly […]
Recent Development of the Lattice Model for In-plane Loading of Masonry Walls
Author W.J. BERANEK and G.J. HOBBELMAN Delft University of Technology Abstract Lattice models provide the opportunity to introduce the structure of a brittle material into its mechanical behaviour. The advantages […]