Computer Methods in Structural Masonry - 4: Fourth International Symposium

361 Pages·1998·20.042 MB·\361

by  G.N Pande (Editor), J. Middleton (Editor), B. Kralj (Editor)

COMPUTER METHODS IN
STRUCTURAL MASONRY - 4

COMPUTER METHODS IN
STRUCTURAL MASONRY - 4
Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on
Computer Methods in Structural Masonry
3-5 September 1997
Florence, Italy
Edited by
G. N. Pande
J. Middleton
B. Kralj
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Wales Swansea
Swansea SA2 8PP, UK
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Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on
Computer Methods in Structural Masonry held at the Hotel
Dem id off, Pratolino, Florence, Italy, 3-5 September 1997
Symposium Organisers
G. N. Pande
J. Middleton
B. Kralj
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Wales Swansea
Swansea SA2 8PP, UK
Technical Advisory Panel
L. Binda ITALY
R. de Vekey UK
T. Grimm USA
A. Hendry UK
T. G. Hughes UK
S. Lawrence AUSTRALIA
G. C. Manos GREECE
J. G. Rots THE NETHERLANDS
N. G. Shrive CANADA
R. Zamic SLOVENIA
Endorsed and Sponsored by
University of Wales Swansea
University of Wales Cardiff
The International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories for
Materials & Structures (RILEM)

CONTENTS
Steering Committee/Sponsors v
Preface xi
An Anisotropic Failure Criterion for Masonry 1
G. Frunzio, A. Gesualdo and M. Monaco
Numerical Modelling and Experimental Verification of the Mechanical
Behaviour of Masonry Wallets 9
K. Chudyba, K. Piszczek, K. Stepieri, J. Szarlinski and A. Urbariski
An Elastic-Plastic Model with Damage for Cyclic Analysis of
Masonry Panels 19
A. Callerio andE. Papa
Numerical Validation of a Close-Form Approach to Localization in
Linear Elastic Homogenization of Masonry 27
S. Briccoli Bati, G. Ranocchiai and L. Rovero
Failure Process of Vertical Joints between Composite Prefabricated
Masonry Wall Elements 35
D. Pume
Longitudinal Vibrations of Masonry Beams 43
C. Casarosa, M. Lucchesi, C. Padovani, A. Pagni and G. Pasquinelli
Stress-Strain Relationships of Masonry made from Czech Clay Units
produced between 195 5 and 1992 51
D. Pume
Damage and Fracture in Brittle Materials 59
L Briseghella, P. Pavan andS. Secchi
A Macroelement Dynamic Model for Masonry Shear Walls 67
A. Brencich and S. Lagomarsino
Analysis of Masonry Structures Modelled by a Set of Rigid Blocks and
Elastic Unilateral Contact Constraints 76
S. Briccoli Bati, M. Paradiso and G. Tempesta
viii Contents
Numerical Analysis of Masonry Structures with a Homogenised
Cosserat Continuum Model 85
J. Sulem, M. Cerrolaza and A. El Died
Towards Numerical Prediction of Cracking in Masonry Walls 94
G.P.A.G. van Zijl andJ.G. Rots
Experimentally-based Computational Modelling of Masonry 103
V. Bosiljkov, R. Zarnic, B. Kralj and G.N. Pande
Dry Block Assembly Continuum Modelling for the In-Plane
Analysis of Shear Walls 111
G. Alpa, L. Gambarotta and I. Monetto
FE Prediction of Brickwork Panel Shear Strength 120
J.R. Riddington and P. Jukes
Mechanical Characterization of Stone Masonry Panels and
Effectiveness of Strengthening Techniques 128
S. Chiostrini, L. Galano and A. Vignoli
Cyclic Modelling of Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls for
Dynamic Analysis: Indications coming from Experiments 136
G. Magenes andS. Baietta
Numerical Modeling of Shear Bond Tests on Small Brick-Masonry
Assemblages 144
G. Mirabella Roberti, L. Binda and G. Cardani
Finite Element Analysis of Model Shear Tests 153
V. Bosiljkov, B. Kralj, R. Zarnic, G.N. Pande andJ. Middleton
Numerical Modelling of Masonry Structures Reinforced or Repaired 161
D.F. D'Ayala
Measurement of Tensile Strain Softening and its Influence on
Bond Tensile Test Results 169
P. Jukes, M.C. Bouzeghoub and J.R. Riddington
Influence of Modified Mortars on Mechanical Properties of
Masonry 177
R. Zarnic, V. Bokan-Bosiljkov, V. Bosiljkov and B. Dujic
Contents ix
Mechanical Characteristics of Modified Lime Mortar 185
S. Briccoli Bati and L. Rovero
Estimation of the In Situ Strength of Mortars 193
S. Kolias, C. Downa and K. Papadopoulos
A Finite Element Model of Arch Ring Behaviour 200
T.G. Hughes andM.J. Baker
Three Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Masonry Structures
Using Homogenisation: Application to Arch Structures 208
J. Middle ton, G.N. Pande, B. Kralj andF. Gazzola
Discrete Element Modelling of the Seismic Behaviour of Stone
Masonry Arches 220
J. K Lemos
Shape Optimization Problems of Masonry Domes 228
/. Feletti andM. Rapallini
The Behaviour of Ancient Masonry Towers under Long-Term and
Cyclic Actions 236
G. Mirabella Roberti, A. Anzani and L. Binda
Limit Analysis of Masonry Domes 244
M. Rapallini and G. Tempesta
Earthquake Performance of St Constantinos Church in Kozani, Greece:
Correlation of Observed Damage with Numerical Predictions 253
G.C. Manos and M. Triamatahi
Mechanical Behaviour of Thick Mortar Joints under Compression:
Experimental and Analytical Evaluation 261
C. Ignatakis, M. Zygomalas, S. Liapis, C. Poulioulis and J. Roussos
Structural Characterisation of Reinforced Masonry Structures 269
C. Modena, D. Sonda and D. Zonta
Non-Linear Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings under
Horizontal Loads 277
R. Barsotti and S. Ligaro
Modelling of Stone Masonry Walls Strengthened by RC Jackets 285
C. Modena. G. Zavarise andM.R. Valluzzi