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Micro-Modeling Options for Masonry

Micro-Modeling Options for Masonry

Vasilis Sarhosis
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 33
ISBN13: 9781522502319|ISBN10: 1522502319|EISBN13: 9781522502326
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0231-9.ch002
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Sarhosis, Vasilis. "Micro-Modeling Options for Masonry." Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method, edited by Vasilis Sarhosis, et al., IGI Global, 2016, pp. 28-60. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0231-9.ch002

APA

Sarhosis, V. (2016). Micro-Modeling Options for Masonry. In V. Sarhosis, K. Bagi, J. Lemos, & G. Milani (Eds.), Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method (pp. 28-60). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0231-9.ch002

Chicago

Sarhosis, Vasilis. "Micro-Modeling Options for Masonry." In Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method, edited by Vasilis Sarhosis, et al., 28-60. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0231-9.ch002

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Abstract

In this chapter, a review of the available methods and their challenges to simulate the mechanical behavior of masonry structures are presented. Different micro-modeling computational options are considered and compared with regard to their ability to define the initial state of the structure, realism in simulation, computer efficiency and data availability for their application to model low bond strength masonry structures. It is highlighted that different computational approaches should lead to different results and these will depend on the adequacy of the approach used and the information available. From the results analysis it is also highlighted that a realistic analysis and assessment of existing masonry structures using numerical methods of analysis is not a straight forward task even under full knowledge of current conditions and materials.

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