A comparative study on a complex URM building: part II—issues on modelling and seismic analysis through continuum and discrete-macroelement models

Abstract The paper presents the comparison of results obtained on a masonry building by nonlinear static analysis using different software operating in field continuum and discrete-macroelement modeling. structure is inspired an actual building, "P. Capuzi" school Visso (Macerata, Italy), seriously damaged following seismic events that affected Central Italy from August 2016 to January 2017. activity described part wider research program carried out various units involved ReLUIS 2017/2108—Masonry Structures project having as its object benchmark structures for evaluation reliability packages. was relation to: global parameters (concerning dynamic properties, capacity curves and, equivalent bilinear curves), synthetic structural safety (such as, example, maximum acceleration compatible with life limit state) response terms simulated damage. allow some insights use modeling, respect dispersion potential repercussions professional field. This also analyzed considering approaches application loads.