Nonlinear static analysis of masonry structures with mortar joints and cracking units by optimization‐based rigid block models - Portioli, Francesco P. A.; Lourenço, Paulo B. (Earthquake engineering & structural dynamics, 2024)
Keywords: Arches; cohesive strength; cracking units; Equilibrium conditions; Failure mechanisms; incremental solution procedure; Interfaces; Masonry; Modelling; mortar joints; Mortars (material); non‐linear static analysis; Optimization; optimization‐based formulation; Prisms; rigid block modeling; Rigid blocks; Shear; Shear tests; Shear walls; Softening; softening behavior; Tensile strength