A masonry mechanical behaviour analysis and numerical simulation of the masonry ageing phenomenon will also be addressed by means of an experimental design to study the influence of masonry block physical properties on the mechanical behaviour of masonry structures in old tunnels.
In order to assess the structural behavior and to evaluate the seismic vulnerability of masonry structures of relevant historical and artistic significance, which is a widespread building type in Italy and in the world, an historical masonry church is analyzed under earthquake loading.
This study focuses on the structural failures and weaknesses of masonry structures with JAS.
Innovative materials such as steel reinforced grout (SRG) have shown superior behavior in terms of sustainability and compatibility comparing to their FRP counterparts for external strengthening of masonry structures.
Hence, the investigation of the deformation capacity of masonry structures should start by studying the in-plane behaviour of masonry walls and their constitutive elements, i.e. piers and spandrels (in the case of walls with openings).
Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures – Part 1 – Common rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures.
Obviously, the first step towards the development of such an approach for masonry structures is to investigate the limits of the deformation capacity of masonry structures.
