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Modeling Strategies for Masonry Structures

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Advanced Technologies, Systems, and Applications II (IAT 2017)

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Three strategies in the finite element analysis are used for modeling masonry structures which, depending on complexity, pertain to micro-, meso- or macro-models. Discrete particle models, as well as combined finite element/discrete models, are employed for analysis of heterogeneous masonry elements. Specially dedicated to the analysis of masonry panels and piers is an equivalent frame or macro-element approach. Different application fields exist for each model type. TNO Diana 10.1 is employed for modeling of wallets exposed to compression and unconfined unreinforced walls loaded in shear. Numerical results are verified against the data obtained from experimental research program performed at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Sarajevo. TREMURI, PFC2D and FEM/DEM are used to describe other modeling techniques.

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  1. Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute for Materials and Structures, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Senad Medić & Mustafa Hrasnica

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Medić, S., Hrasnica, M. (2018). Modeling Strategies for Masonry Structures. In: Hadžikadić, M., Avdaković, S. (eds) Advanced Technologies, Systems, and Applications II. IAT 2017. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 28. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71321-2_55

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