Comparison of different numerical modelling approaches for the assessment of the out-of-plane behaviour of two-leaf stone masonry walls

Journal article (2023)

Authors

Antonio Murano University of Minho
A.A. Mehrotra Applied Mechanics - CEG
Javier Ortega Instituto de Tecnologías Físicas y de la Información
Hugo Rodrigues University of Aveiro
Graça Vasconcelos Universidade de Coimbra, University of Minho
Research Group
Applied Mechanics (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2023 Antonio Murano, A.A. Mehrotra, Javier Ortega, Hugo Rodrigues, Graça Vasconcelos
DOI
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116466
Out-of-plane Material properties FE macro-modelling, discrete element method FE micro-modelling Two-leaf stone masonry walls
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Materials- Mechanics- Management & Design

Research Group

Applied Mechanics

Abstract

This work compares the ability of different numerical modelling approaches to simulate the out-of-plane behaviour of two-leaf stone masonry walls with different masonry bond configurations: an irregular drystone stone masonry wall and a masonry wall with roughly cut regular stone units. Finite element modelling, considering both a micro and macro-modelling approach, and the distinct element method have been compared in this study, which intends to (i) provide an insight regarding parameter estimation and the calibration procedure for each modelling approach considered; (ii) highlight their pros and cons of the selected modelling strategies; (iii) further expand the existing literature addressing the numerical modelling of two-leaf stone masonry walls.