Experimental and numerical investigation of masonry under three-point bending (in-plane)

Identification of the representative crack length evolution in a multi-level interface model for quasi-brittle masonry

“…As shown in Fig. 18, these functions describe the increase in the crack length, while the shear stress decreases, in live with the properties of cohesive cracks (Park et al, 2008;Chaimoon and Attard, 2009;Parvanova and Gospodiniv, 2008). In the identified functions l = f(s) corresponding to confining stresses r = 0.8 and 1.2 MPa, note the existence of a first positive slope describing the increase in the crack length with the increase in the shear stress occurring before peak of load is reached.…”

Numerical modelling of cracks in masonry walls due to thermal movements in an overlying slab

“…The continuum units have been modelled by 2D plane stress or shell elements and joints have been modelled by interface elements. However, in most cases, the collective response of the mortar joints with brick-mortar interface has been considered [4,[6][7][8]. The failure of masonry is governed by complex phenomena, i.e.…”

“…The micro-modelling strategy is preferred for understanding the local behaviour of masonry structures since both masonry and mortar can be modelled in detail and many attempts have been made by researchers [3][4][5][6][7][8]. The continuum units have been modelled by 2D plane stress or shell elements and joints have been modelled by interface elements.…”

Experimental and Analytical Modeling of GFRP Strengthened Grouted Mortarless Masonry Prisms

“…Grout did not only restrict the initial deformation of mortarless masonry, but also improved its ultimate load capacity to a great extent [6,7], and compared the compressive behavior of grouted mortarless masonry and the ungrouted mortarless prisms. They found that the variations in strength and deformation in grouted specimens were higher than those in ungrouted specimens [8]. For many years, strengthening using external confinement has been considered an effective technique to upgrade or retrofit existing reinforced concrete and masonry compressive column components [9].…”