Title: Modelling of masonry wall buildings

Author(s): V. Pascucci, R. Capozucca

Publication: KILW

Volume: 52

Issue: 2

Appears on pages(s): 379-388

Keywords: masonry

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Date: 4/1/2006

Abstract:
The aim of this work is to describe the response under lateral loading of a masonry building prototype analysed by means of FE linear and nonlinear modelling, comparing the theoretical results with experimental data. A technique for simulating crack development in masonry walls was employed and shear assessments of cross walls were finally carried out, comparing the stress-paths, evaluated in some elements, with the shear criterion of brickwork masonry.