Abstract: The performance of an interface elastoplastic constitutive model for the analysis of unreinforced masonry structures is evaluated. Both masonry components are discretized aiming at a rational unit-joint model able to ...

Abstract: A smeared crack model that covers tensile softening in mode I and shear softening in mode II fracture is described. In addition, the model provides for unloading and reloading and for multiple crack formation. Particular ...

Abstract: A novel yield criterion that includes different strengths along each material axis is presented. The criterion includes two different fracture energies in tension and two different fracture energies in compression. The ...

Abstract: This paper describes a new framework for the assessment of potential damage caused by tunneling-induced settlement to surface masonry buildings. Finite element models in two and three dimensions, validated through comparison ...

Abstract: Discrete cracks have been modeled with interface elements in which the tractions are related to the relative displacements of the crack sides. Three stages in the cracking process can be distinguished: (1) The linear‐elastic ...

Abstract: Discrete cracks have been modeled with interface elements in which the tractions are related to the relative displacements of the crack sides. Three stages in the cracking process can be distinguished: (1) The linear‐elastic ...