Abstract: The traditional smeared crack macromodels for the analysis of masonry structures consider masonry as a homogeneous material with the effects of mortar joints included in an average sense. This approach, suitable for the ...

Abstract: The present work reports the results of two quasi-static reverse cyclic tests performed on an unreinforced hollow clay block masonry building before and after repairing with a single 30-mm thick layer of mortar applied on ...