Computational Modelling of Masonry, Brickwork and Blockwork StructuresJohn W. Bull Provides a review of techniques for modelling masonry, brickwork and blockwork structures. |
Contents
Earthquake and Vibration Effects | 3 |
Settlement Induced Damage to Masonry Buildings | 5 |
Formulation of Elasticplastic Joint Elements | 27 |
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analysis of masonry applied load assumed behaviour of masonry biaxial blocks brick masonry brickwork Cathedral church collapse components compressive strength compressive stress Computational Modelling concrete construction damage model deformation discretisation effects elastic-plastic Equation experimental extrados façade failure load finite element analysis finite element method finite element model formulation fracture friction angle horizontal force increment interface joint element linear elastic masonry arch bridges masonry buildings masonry material masonry structures masonry walls material model material properties mechanism mesh mode shape Modelling of Masonry modulus mortar mortar joints N/mm² non-linear numerical model obtained parameters plane plastic Poisson's ratio predicted problem Proc procedure ratio response ringing seismic settlement shear stress shown in Figure simulation solution stiffness matrix stress level stress-strain relationship Struct Structural Engineering tensile strength tensile stresses tension tests thermal bowing thermal strains thickness thrust line tunnel values vault vertical voussoir yielding condition Young's modulus