Non-linear static behaviour of ancient free-standing stone columns

2017-01-01

Pulatsu, Bora; Sarhosis, Vasilis; Bretas, Eduardo M.; Nikitas, Nikolaos; Lourenço, Paulo B.

columns; seismic engineering

Nonlinear Modelling of Curved Masonry Structures after Seismic Retrofit through FRP Reinforcing

2017-01-01

Panto, Bartolomeo; Cannizzaro, Francesco; Caddemi, Salvatore; Calio, Ivo; Chacara, Cesar; Lourenço, Paulo B.

macro-model approach; monumental masonry structures; masonry arches and vaults; historical structural analyses; seismic assessment; cultural heritage protection; FRP-reinforcement; HiStrA software

Nonlinear Discrete Homogenized Model for Out-of-Plane Loaded Masonry Walls

2017-01-01

Silva, Luis C.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Milani, Gabriele

Masonry; Out-of-plane; Homogenization; Nonlinear; Discrete element model (DEM); Analysis and computation

Methods and challenges on the out-of-plane assessment of existing masonry buildings

2017-01-01

Lourenço, Paulo B.; Mendes, Nuno; Costa, Alexandre A.; Campos-Costa, Alfredo

Methods and challenges for the seismic assessment of historic masonry structures

2017-01-01

de Felice, Gianmarco; De Santis, Stefano; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Mendes, Nuno

blind test prediction; discrete element method; finite element method; limit analysis; masonry; out-of-plane; rigid-body dynamics; seismic assessment; shake table testing

Methods and approaches for blind test predictions of out-of-plane behavior of masonry...

2017-01-01

Mendes, Nuno; Costa, Alexandre A.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Bento, Rita; Beyer, Katrin; de Felice, Gianmarco; Gams, Matija; Griffith, Michael C.; Ingham, Jason M.; Lagomarsino, Sergio; Lemos, Jose V.; Liberatore, Domenico; Modena, Claudio; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Penna, Andrea; Sorrentino, Luigi

masonry; numerical analysis; out-of-plane; predictions; seismic performance

Experimental laboratory design of lime based grouts for masonry consolidation

2017-01-01

Luso, Eduarda; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Consolidation; formulation; Grouts; injection; masonry

Experimental assessment of the out-of-plane performance of masonry buildings through...

2017-01-01

Candeias, P. X.; Campos Costa, A.; Mendes, N.; Costa, A. A.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

clay brick masonry; seismic performance; shaking table tests; stone masonry

Effect of synergistic environmental conditions on thermal properties of a cold curing epoxy...

2017-01-01

Maljaee, Hamid; Ghiassi, Bahman; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Epoxy resin; Cold-curing; Environmental degradation; Thermal properties; DSC

Damage identification and seismic vulnerability assessment of a historic masonry chimney

2017-01-01

Masciotta, Maria Giovanna; Ramos, Luís F.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Vasta, Marcello

Damage identification; Historic masonry chimney; Operational modal analysis; Power spectral densities; Seismic vulnerability assessment

Bond strength characterization of commercially available grouts for masonry

2017-01-01

Luso, Eduarda; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Bond strength; Grouts, masonry; Injection

Architectural and Structural Characteristics of Masonry Buildings between the 19th and 20th...

2017-01-01

Simoes, Ana G.; Appleton, Joao G.; Bento, Rita; Caldas, Joao V.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Lagomarsino, Sergio

20th century; architectural characteristics; "gaioleiro" buildings; Lisbon; masonry buildings; structural features; urban design

Numerical and experimental validation of a 3D macro-model for the in-plane and out-of-plane...

2017-01-01

Panto, B.; Cannizzaro, F.; Calio, I.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

in-plane masonry response; macro-element approach; out-of-plane masonry response; seismic vulnerability; Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings

Out-of-Plane Seismic Response of Unreinforced Masonry Walls: Conceptual Discussion,...

2017-01-01

Abrams, Daniel P.; AlShawa, Omar; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Sorrentino, Luigi

boundary conditions; finite-discrete elements; in-plane mechanisms; out-of-plane mechanisms; unreinforced masonry

Performance assessment of basalt FRCM for retrofit applications on masonry

2017-01-01

Lignola, Gian Piero; Caggegi, Carmelo; Ceroni, Francesca; De Santis, Stefano; Krajewski, Piotr; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Morganti, Mattia; Papanicolaou, Catherine (Corina); Pellegrino, Carlo; Prota, Andrea; Zuccarino, Luigia

FRCM; TRM; Basalt fibres; Tensile tests; Bond tests; Masonry

Rigid block and spring homogenized model (HRBSM) for masonry subjected to impact and blast...

2017-01-01

Silva, Luis C.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Milani, Gabriele

Masonry; Out-of-plane; Homogenization; DEM; Blast and impact load

Rocking and kinematic approaches for rigid block analysis of masonry walls: state of the...

2017-01-01

Casapulla, Claudia; Giresini, Linda; Lourenço, Paulo B.

rocking; dynamics of rigid blocks; restrained blocks; out-of-plane behavior; force-based approaches; displacement-based approaches

Seismic safety evaluation of reinforced concrete masonry infilled frames using macro...

2017-01-01

Panto, Bartolomeo; Calio, Ivo; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Infilled frame structures (IFS); Masonry infilled reinforced concrete frame (MIRC); Macro-element; Discrete element approach; Seismic vulnerability; DIANA; 3DMacro

Seismic vulnerability and risk analysis of the old building stock at urban scale:...

2017-01-01

Lamego, Paula; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Sousa, Maria L.; Marques, Rui

Old residential buildings; Pushover analysis; Seismic vulnerability; Fragility curves; Risk analysis; Earthquake scenarios

Simulation of shake table tests on out-of-plane masonry buildings. Part (IV): macro and...

2017-01-01

Chacara, Cesar; Mendes, Nuno; Lourenço, Paulo B.

collapse mechanism; masonry structures; nonlinear analyses; numerical modeling; out-of-plane behavior