Real-time limit analysis of vaulted masonry buildings

Block, Philippe; Ciblac, Thierry; Ochsendorf, John

doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2006.08.002

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“…Recently, improved graphic oriented techniques for analysis of masonry arch and vault structures, based on the combination of the static and kinematic approaches, have been presented by Block et al [17]. Limit analysis is currently exploited as a useful tool to analyze ancient structures (Ochsendorf [98], De Luca et al…”

Section: Modern Theories To Support Classical Approaches Plastic Anamentioning

confidence: 99%

Structural Analysis of Masonry Historical Constructions. Classical and Advanced Approaches

Roca

Cervera

Gariup

et al. 2010

Arch Computat Methods Eng

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A review of methods applicable to the study of masonry historical construction, encompassing both classical and advanced ones, is presented. Firstly, the paper offers a discussion on the main challenges posed by historical structures and the desirable conditions that approaches oriented to the modeling and analysis of this type of structures should accomplish. Secondly, the main available methods which are actually used for study masonry historical structures are referred to and discussed.The main available strategies, including limit analysis, simplified methods, FEM macro-or micro-modeling and discrete element methods (DEM) are considered with regard to their realism, computer efficiency, data availability and real applicability to large structures. A set of final considerations are offered on the real possibility of carrying out realistic analysis of complex historic masonry structures. In spite of the modern developments, the study of historical buildings is still facing significant difficulties linked to computational effort, possibility of input data acquisition and limited realism of methods. P. Roca ( ) · M. Cervera · G. Gariup

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Section: Modern Theories To Support Classical Approaches Plastic Anamentioning

confidence: 99%

Structural Analysis of Masonry Historical Constructions. Classical and Advanced Approaches

Roca

Cervera

Gariup

et al. 2010

Arch Computat Methods Eng

552

255

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“…Interactive, two-dimensional thrust-line analysis (20) was used on the cross-sections of the doubly curved, parabolic vaults to define their final shape (26). Further 3D equilibrium verification was carried out using Thrust Network Analysis (21) (24).…”

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La bóveda tabicada en el siglo XXI

2016

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New interactive equilibrium methods for the design and analysis of masonry structures have facilitated the construction of masonry structures with a formal language well beyond what is typically associated with compression-only architecture. These developments have also rekindled interest in tile vaulting, and led to a rediscovery of this traditional building technique.To ensure that tile vaults with new, complex shapes can still be built economically, the construction processes involved in the realisation of these structures have adapted. For example, cheaper and simpler falsework systems have been introduced. In addition, a wide variety of materials have been experimented with to be able to build more sustainable vaulted structures with local resources. This paper presents a review of the latest innovations in tile vaulting, based on the most representative works of the past few years with respect to shape, construction method and the use of materials.Keywords: Catalan vault; Guastavino vault; tile vault; compression-only form; funicular form; brick architecture; RhinoVault; form-finding; masonry. RESUMEN Los nuevos métodos interactivos de equilibrio para diseñar y analizar estructuras de fábrica han facilitado la construcción de este tipo de estructuras con un lenguaje formal normalmente no asociado a las estructuras a compresión. Estos avances también han reavivado el interés por la bóveda tabicada, y han dado lugar a un redescubrimiento de esta téc-nica constructiva tradicional. Los procesos constructivos han sido adaptados para garantizar que las nuevas bóvedas tabicadas de formas complejas

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“…Existing computational methods for the structural analysis of masonry vaults can be categorized into two broad classes: the Finite Element methods developed both for nonlinear incremental analysis (Milani and Tralli, 2012) and for limit analysis (Milani et al, 2008; and the thrust network methods (Block et al, 2006). Practical application of these procedures requires skilled users and, for thrust network methods, the definition of an equilibrium surface for the vault, which is a priori unknown.…”

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An Adaptive Procedure for the Limit Analysis of FRP Reinforced Masonry Vaults and Applications

Chiozzi¹,

Grillanda²,

Tralli³

2016

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Abstract:The present paper discusses an adaptive procedure for the kinematic limit analysis of FRP reinforced masonry vaults through applications. The approach relies on a new Genetic Algorithm NURBSbased general framework, which has been recently presented by the authors. The basic idea consists into exploiting the NURBS structure of a CAD geometric 3D model of the selected reinforced masonry vault, in order to define an adaptive rigid body assembly on which an (upper bound) limit analysis can be performed. Internal dissipation is allowed exclusively along element interfaces. A Genetic Algorithm is used to adjust the initial assembly, until element edges accurately approximate the actual collapse mechanism. A number of structural examples are provided and discussed, showing that the approach can be a very useful tool for the structural design and assessment of FRP reinforced masonry vaults.

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Real-time limit analysis of vaulted masonry buildings

Cited by 211 publications

References 9 publications

Structural Analysis of Masonry Historical Constructions. Classical and Advanced Approaches

Structural Analysis of Masonry Historical Constructions. Classical and Advanced Approaches

La bóveda tabicada en el siglo XXI

An Adaptive Procedure for the Limit Analysis of FRP Reinforced Masonry Vaults and Applications

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