A nonlinear macroelement model for the seismic analysis of masonry buildings. (22nd July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Penna, Andrea; Lagomarsino, Sergio; Galasco, Alessandro
• Is Part Of: Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics. Volume 43:Number 2(2014:Feb.)
• Page Start: 159
• Page End: 179
• Publication Date: 2013-07-22
• Subjects: Structural dynamics -- Periodicals; Earthquake engineering -- Periodicals; 624.1762
• DOI: 10.1002/eqe.2335
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0098-8847

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>SUMMARY</title> <p>The macroelement technique for modelling the nonlinear response of masonry panels is particularly efficient and suitable for the analysis of the seismic behaviour of complex walls and buildings. The paper presents a macroelement model specifically developed for simulating the cyclic in‐plane response of masonry walls, with possible applications in nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of masonry structures. The model, starting from a previously developed macroelement model, has been refined in the representation of flexural–rocking and shear damage modes, and it is capable of fairly simulating the experimental response of cyclic tests performed on masonry piers. By means of two internal degrees of freedom, the two‐node macroelement permits to represent the coupling of axial and flexural response as well as the interaction of shear and flexural damage. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.</p> </abstract>