Abstract:The combination of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) and Reinforced Concrete (RC) walls is widely used as bracing system in several countries. This paper deals with the implementation of a numerical model in a commercial finite element software package. The calibration process is described. The objective is to enhance the knowledge of the structural performance of mixed URM-RC systems and, in a subsequent stage, to optimise their design. In this study, we focus on the lateral bracing resistance under statically appli… Show more
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