An explicit finite element modelling method for masonry walls under out-of-plane loading

作者：Noor E Khuda Sarkar; Dhanasekar Manicka^*; Thambiratnam David P

来源：Engineering Structures, 2016, 113: 103-120.

DOI：10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.01.026

• Explicit finite element model
• Out-of-plane
• Masonry
• Macroscopic material
• Shell element
• Pre-compression

An explicit finite element modelling method is formulated using a layered shell element to examine the behaviour of masonry walls subject to out-of-plane loading. Masonry is modelled" as a homogenised material with distinct directional properties that are calibrated from datasets of a "C" shaped wall tested under pressure loading applied to its web. The predictions of the layered shell model have been validated using several out-of-plane experimental datasets reported in the literature. Profound influence of support conditions, aspect ratio, pre-compression and opening to the strength and ductility of masonry walls is exhibited from the sensitivity analyses performed using the model.

• 出版日期2016-4-15