Two modeling techniques for practical nonlinear static analysis are implemented to support the development and usage of a new Limit Design method for special reinforced masonry shear walls. The new seismic design alternative is under consideration for future versions of the building code requirements for masonry structures in the U.S. The proposed simplified models were applied to a planar one-...

Abstract Seismic vulnerability assessment of historical unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings is crucial for the authorities due to high susceptibility URM earthquakes. Open system earthquake engineering simulation (OpenSees) a well-known, powerful, and versatile seismic analysis platform. In lack free graphical user interface (GUI) buildings, Hyperomet was designed bridge gap between n...

The vulnerability of the masonry envelop under blast loading is considered critical due to the risk of loss of lives. The dynamic behaviour of masonry infill walls subjected to dynamic out-of-plane loading was experimentally investigated in this work. Using confined underwater blast wave generators (WBWG), applying the extremely high rate conversion of the explosive detonation energy into the k...

The paper describes a novel Adriseismic method for expeditious assessment of seismic risk associated with unreinforced masonry buildings. methodology was developed the project Interreg ADRION programme, aim to develop and share tools increasing cooperation reducing six participating countries within region surrounding Adriatic Ionian Seas. is applicable buildings characterised by three main fai...

Masonry often requires strengthening to withstand against extreme actions such as earthquakes, cyclones and flooding. Recently, new methods have been developed strengthen masonry, fabric reinforced cementitious matrixes fibre polymers. However, other systems welded wire meshing (WWM), reticulatus plastering with matrixes/mortar (CP) also practiced reinforce conversely no systematic design guide...

Many unreinforced masonry structures were vulnerable in the past earthquakes and required retrofitting. The vulnerability of could solve by providing numerous retrofitting approaches. However, lack appropriate methods, which provide a solution for historical with lesser effects on their façade, is demanding. In this study, two one-third scale wall specimens made clay bricks tested under constan...

In recent years, even if Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have been widely used for strengthening of civil buildings, a new generation of materials has been studied and proposed for historical masonry construction. These buildings, mainly made of stone work, are common in many areas of Europe and Asia and recent earthquakes has been the cause of many catastrophic failures. The brittlen...