Out-of-plane local mechanism analysis with finite element method

Abstract: The stability check of masonry structures is a debated problem in Italy that poses serious problems for its extensive use. Indeed, the danger of out of plane collapse of masonry walls, which is one of the more challenging to evaluate, is traditionally addressed not using finite element models (FEM). The power of FEM is not properly used and some simplified method are preferred. In this paper the use of the thrust surface is suggested. This concept allows to to evaluate the eccentricity of the membrane stresses using the FEM method. For this purpose a sophisticated, layered, finite element with a no-tension material is used. To model a no-tension material we used the smeared crack method as it is not mesh-dependent and it is well known since the early ’80 in an ASCE Report [1]. The described element has been implemented by the author in the program Nòlian by Softing.

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Out-of-plane local mechanism analysis with finite element method ; volume:8 ; number:1 ; year:2021 ; pages:130-136 ; extent:7
Curved and layered structures ; 8, Heft 1 (2021), 130-136 (gesamt 7)

Creator
Spagnuolo, Roberto

DOI
10.1515/cls-2021-0012
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2410251631566.497666241683
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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