A novel approach to model differential settlements and crack patterns in masonry structures

• Published in: Engineering structures Vol. 323; p. 119220
• Main Authors: Iannuzzo, Antonino, Mallardo, Vincenzo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.01.2025
• Subjects: BEM; Contact analysis; Dry masonry; Energy formulation; Historical structures; Integral equation; Iterative approach; No-tension material; Rigid block model; Energy formulation; Rigid block model; Historical structures; Dry masonry; Integral equation; BEM; Iterative approach; Contact analysis; No-tension material

The present paper introduces a novel methodology for accurately modelling differential settlements beneath the foundations of masonry structures and the resulting crack patterns. In contrast to standard strategies, which typically impose predefined settlements at the structure’s base, the proposed a...