This paper presents an efficient hybrid continuum-discrete macro-modelling strategy with enhanced multiscale calibration procedure for realistic simulations of brick/block-masonry bridges. The response these structures is affected by the intrinsic nonlinearity masonry material, which in turn depends upon mechanical properties units and mortar joints bond characteristics. Finite element approach...

Prefabricated modular housing structures have become a promising alternative to site-built structures with equal or higher engineering quality and durability. Major advantages of this technology are fast and cost-efficient construction, reduced labor requirements, and superior quality control due to factory production. The modular design of these prefabricated structures offers the opportunity ...

The influence of the infill masonry walls in the structural response of reinforced concrete (RC) structures when subjected to earthquakes is not considered in Nepal National Building code and Indian Standard code. Field observations carried out after the 25th April Gorkha earthquake in Nepal reinforce the importance of the infill walls, namely, through the significant increasing of the structur...

A substantial part of the underline bridges that belong to asset collection main railway and roadway infrastructure operators in UK Europe have structural shape arches, typically constructed from brick/stone masonry. Current assessment methods, which consider two-dimensional descriptions, do not enable an accurate representation typical three-dimensional response, often they provide realistic p...

Masonry arch bridges form an integral part of our rail infrastructure network and their safety is important for the functioning society. Although, there have been several studies to understand in-service condition masonry bridges, these are mainly focusing on static analyses. However, it well known that moving vehicles exert a dynamic force as they cross them. This paper investigates shakedown ...

This paper presents part of a research into the small scale modelling of masonry. Small scale testing of masonry has been carried out by many authors, but few have attempted a systematic determination of the parameters that affect masonry at a small scale. The effect of increasing mortar strength and different sand gradings under compression were investigated. The results show masonry strength ...