This article presents an investigation of the structural behavior a masonry arch bridge in Turkey. An analytical study has been conducted to provide geometry structure, using laser scanning. A point cloud describing was obtained and properly transformed into format that is appropriate for analysis software (CAE). Then, nonlinear finite-element models were developed simulate responses bridge. Th...

This study investigates the nonlinear dynamic response of masonry bridge ‘Ponte delle Torri’ in Spoleto, aiming at assessing seismic performance structure and evaluating occurring damaging mechanisms. A 3D Finite Element (FE) macromechanical procedure implemented FE program FEAP is adopted to model bridge. To reproduce typical microcracking process evolving material when subjected external load...

Recycled concrete brick (RCB) is manufactured by recycled aggregate processed from discarded concrete blocks arising from the demolishing of existing buildings. This paper presents research on the seismic performance of RCB masonry walls to assess the applicability of RCB for use in rural low-rise constructions. The seismic performance of a masonry wall is closely related to the vertical load a...

According to the masonry standard the compressive strength is basically dependent on factors such as the mortar strength and the relative values of unit and mortar strength. However interlocking brick has none or less use of mortar. Therefore there is a need to investigate the behavior of masonry walls using interlocking bricks. In this study a series of tests have been conducted; physical prop...

Original scientific paper Reinforced-concrete (R/C) frames infilled with masonry wall, especially with the presence of an opening, are insufficiently explored structural elements. We have experimentally investigated influence of the opening’s type and position to the lateral response of reinforced-concrete frames with masonry infill. Correction factors, that take into account influence of the o...

Masonry in one form or another is used in most areas of the world that are prone to interplate or intraplate earthquakes. Masonry structures constructed from traditionally fired or stone bricks have one characteristic that sets them apart from most other structures. If a masonry building is well constructed, it can last for millenniums. Research in the field of Damage Mechanics has identified t...

The Tuscany Masonry Database (TMDB) is an online database containing the results and complete experimental data of in situ tests carried out on masonry panels buildings located Region (Italy), starting from 1990. can be freely downloaded by users after registration site. To date, TMDB includes 142 georeferenced tests, comprising 50 diagonal 5 compression 87 flat-jack tests. In addition, there a...