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


Autoria(s): Noor-E-Khuda, Sarkar; Dhanasekar, Manicka; Thambiratnam, David
Data(s)

2016

Resumo

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.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/92250/

Publicador

Elsevier

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/92250/1/ExpFE_ModellingMasonry_ES_11Jan16.pdf

http://www.journals.elsevier.com/engineering-structures

Noor-E-Khuda, Sarkar, Dhanasekar, Manicka, & Thambiratnam, David (2016) An explicit finite element modelling method for masonry walls under out-of-plane loading. Engineering Structures. (In Press)

Fonte

School of Civil Engineering & Built Environment; Science & Engineering Faculty

Palavras-Chave #Explicit finite element model #Out-of-plane #Masonry #Macroscopic material #Shell element #Pre-compression
Tipo

Journal Article