Simulation of shake table tests on out-of-plane masonry buildings. Part (VI): discrete...

2017-01-01

Cannizzaro, F.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

fracture energy; macro-element; masonry; nonlinear dynamic analysis; shaking table

Shaking table tests and numerical analyses on a scaled dry-joint arch undergoing windowed...

2017-01-01

Gaetani, Angelo; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Monti, Giorgio; Moroni, Monica

Dry-joint arch; Seismic behaviour; Masonry vaults; Windowed sine pulse; Tracking motion

Spectral algorithm for non-destructive damage localisation: Application to an ancient...

2017-01-01

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

Non-destructive damage localisation; Eigenvalue decomposition; Spectral-based method; Historical structures; Masonry arch

Strength, behavior, and failure mode of hollow concrete masonry constructed with mortars of...

2017-01-01

Mohamad, Gihad; Fonseca, Fernando S.; Vermeltfoort, Ad T.; Martens, Dirk R. W.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Stress-strain relationship; Stiffness ratio; Masonry prisms; Nonlinear behavior; Failure modes

Structural model calibration of RC structure with two-leaf cavity brick infill wall by...

2017-01-01

Onat, Onur; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Kocak, Ali

finite element method; reinforced concrete; two-leaf cavity brick infill wall; structural model updating

Structural safety assessment of geometrically complex masonry vaults by non-linear...

2017-01-01

Compan, Victor; Pachon, Pablo; Camara, Margarita; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Saez, Andres

Masonry vaults; Ambient vibration test; Historical building; Chapel of the Wurzburg Residence; Operational Modal Analysis; FE model updating; Non-linear analysis; Genetic algorithms; Chapel of the Würzburg Residence

Traditional earthquake resistant techniques for vernacular architecture and local seismic...

2017-01-01

Ortega Heras, Javier; Vasconcelos, Graça; Rodrigues, Hugo; Correia, Mariana; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Vernacular architecture; Local seismic cultures; Seismic strengthening; Stone masonry; Rammed earth

A parametric investigation on the seismic capacity of masonry cross vaults

2017-01-01

Gaetani, Angelo; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Monti, Giorgio; Milani, Gabriele

Cross vault; Seismic capacity; Limit analysis; Failure mechanism; Regression analysis

The importance of structural monitoring as a diagnosis and control tool in the restoration...

2017-01-01

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

Cultural heritage conservation; Structural monitoring; Diagnosis and control; Masonry buildings

Experimental analysis of the carbonation and humidity diffusion processes in aerial lime mortar

2017-01-01

Oliveira, Mateus António Nogueira; Azenha, Miguel; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Meneghini, A.; Guimarães, Erika Tinoco; Castro, Fernando; Soares, Delfim

Aerial lime; Mortar; Carbonation; Thermogravimetric analysis; Humidity diffusion process; Phenolphthalein; Compressive strength

Effectiveness of the repair of unstabilised rammed earth with injection of mud grouts

2016-11-01

Silva, Rui André Martins; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Schueremans, Luc; Miranda, Tiago F. S.; Machado, J.

Earth construction; Rammed earth; Repair; Injection; Mud grout; Diagonal compression; Shear strength; Three-point bending; Bending strength; Experimental program

O desafio da previsão do comportamento fora-do-plano de edifícios existentes de alvenaria

2016-11-01

Costa A.A.; Mendes, N.; Campos-Costa A.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Alvenaria; Fora-do-plano; Mesa sísmica; Análise numérica; Masonry; Out-of-plane; Shaking table; Numerical analysis

Effectiveness of the repair of unstabilised rammed earth with injection of mud grouts

2016-11-01

Silva, Rui André Martins; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Schueremans, Luc; Miranda, Tiago F. S.; Machado, J.

Earth construction; Rammed earth; Repair; Injection; Mud grout; Diagonal compression; Shear strength; Three-point bending; Bending strength; Experimental program

Experimental characterization of masonry and masonry components at high strain rates

2016-09-22

Pereira, João Miguel; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Masonry; Compression; Impact; Drop-weight; Strain rate; DIF

Development and characterization of novel auxetic structures based on re-entrant hexagon...

2016-05-15

Subramani, P; Rana, S.; Ghiassi, Bahman; Fangueiro, Raúl; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Xavier, José

Smart materials; Mechanical properties; Analytical modelling;; Mechanical testing; Braiding; A. Smart materials; B. Mechanical properties; C. Analytical modelling; D. Mechanical testing; E. Braiding

Development and characterization of novel auxetic structures based on re-entrant hexagon...

2016-05-15

Subramani, P; Rana, S.; Ghiassi, Bahman; Fangueiro, Raúl; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Xavier, José

Smart materials; Mechanical properties; Analytical modelling;; Mechanical testing; Braiding

A multidisciplinary approach to assess the health state of heritage structures: the case...

2016-05-01

Masciotta, Maria-Giovanna; Roque, João C. Almendra; Ramos, Luís F.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

A multidisciplinary approach to assess the health state of heritage structures: the case...

2016-05-01

Masciotta, Maria-Giovanna; Roque, Joao C. Almendra; Ramos, Luís F.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Historical masonry structures; Multidisciplinary approach; Structural health monitoring; Environmental effects; Safety assessment

Experimental bond behaviour of GFRP and masonry bricks under impulsive loading

2016-02-11

Pereira, João Miguel; Lourenço, Paulo B.

GFRP; Masonry; Impact; Drop-weight; Strain rate; DIF

Structural assessment of Companhia Aurífícia, a 19th century industrial building located in...

2016-02-01

Guzman Corredor, Angela; Facelli, Giulia; Gowda, Chandan Chinnagiri; Roldam Zamarron, Emilio; Valente, Isabel B.; Branco, Jorge M.

Industrial heritage; Portuguese industrialization; Site inspection; Material characterization; Cast iron columns; Timber trusses; Masonry walls; Safety assessment; Strengthening