Numerical Modeling of Masonry and Historical Structures: From Theory to Application

Numerical Modeling of Masonry and Historical Structures: From Theory to Application provides detailed information on the theoretical background and practical guidelines for numerical modeling of unreinforced and reinforced (strengthened) masonry and historical structures. The book consists of four main sections, covering seismic vulnerability analysis of masonry and historical structures, numerical modeling of unreinforced masonry, numerical modeling of FRP-strengthened masonry, and numerical modeling of TRM-strengthened masonry. Each section reflects the theoretical background and current state-of-the art, providing practical guidelines for simulations and the use of input parameters.

Covers important issues relating to advanced methodologies for the seismic vulnerability assessment of masonry and historical structuresFocuses on modeling techniques used for the nonlinear analysis of unreinforced masonry and strengthened masonry structuresFollows a theory to practice approach

Part I: Seismic vulnerability analysis of masonry and historical structures 1. Seismic vulnerability analysis of historical structures 2. Seismic performance-based assessment of masonry structures (Perpetuate guidelines) 3. Nonlinear time history analysis of masonry for seismic assessment 4. Uncertainties in determining the seismic vulnerability of historic masonry buildings 5. A framework for the seismic assessment of existing masonry buildings accounting for different sources of uncertainty 6. Methods and Challenges for the Seismic Assessment of Historic Masonry Structures

Part II: Numerical modeling of unreinforced masonry 7. Mechanical properties 8. Macro-modelling technique 9. Micro-modelling technique 10. Homogenization and quasi periodic masonry 11. Limit analysis 12. DEM analysis 13. Equivalent frame modeling/macro-elements

Part III: Numerical modeling of FRP- strengthened masonry 14. FRP strengthened masonry. Delamination and numerical issues 15. Homogenization model for pushover analysis of FRP-strengthened masonry 16. Pushover analysis of FRP-strengthened masonry: long-term seismic performance simulation 17. Dynamic analysis of FRP-strengthened masonry

Part III: Modeling and analysis of TRM- strengthened masonry 18. Computational modeling of textile reinforced mortars and numerical issues 19. Homogenization model for pushover analysis of TRM-strengthened masonry 20. Macro-modeling approach for pushover analysis of TRM-strengthened masonry 21. Dynamic time-history analysis of TRM- strengthened masonry