Abstract: The paper investigates the role of masonry infills on the progressive collapse response of reinforced concrete frame structures. A wide parametric investigation is carried out to assess the influence of frame aspect ratio, ...

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to check the accuracy of analytical capacity models available for the prediction of out-of-plane strength of unreinforced masonry (URM) infill walls. The accuracy of the available models is checked ...

Abstract: A new multistrut macromodel for the analysis of the progressive-collapse response of infilled reinforced concrete (RC) frames is presented in this paper. The model consists of three struts: two outer infinitely rigid and ...

Abstract: During the last years, several mechanics-based macromodels have been proposed to assess the cyclic response of infilled RC frames. However, the uncertainties behind the assumptions on damage and failure mechanisms compromise ...

Abstract: The physical and mechanical characteristics of a novel mortar that uses recycled PET powder as a replacement for natural sand are examined in this paper. This study specifically looks at the impacts of replacing recycled ...

Abstract: This paper presents a pilot study on the characterization of the physical and mechanical properties of a novel green concrete with two different substituted recycled plastic aggregates. A reference mix with an average ...