by Applied Element Method | Mar 30, 2007 | Bulletins
Understanding masonry wall behavior under lateral cyclic loads is important as it helps both evaluating the seismic vulnerability of existing buildings and developing proper retrofitting measures. In this study, the simulation of brick masonry wall behavior was...
by Applied Element Method | Aug 6, 2004 | Conferences
Failure of masonry buildings is considered as the major cause of the large number of casualties during the past earthquakes around the world. Masonry constructions are still in practice even in highly seismic regions. Understanding of masonry wall behavior under...
by Applied Element Method | Mar 30, 1998 | Bulletins
A new method for fracture analysis of reinforced concrete structures is proposed. The concrete is modeled as an assembly of distinct elements made by dividing the concrete virtually. These elements are connected as an assembly of springs in both normal and...
