Assessment of the in-plane nonlinear behaviour of masonry-infilled RC frames using micro-modelling approaches

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2016

Authors

Hossameldeen Mohamed (Author) Other; Xavier Romão (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings National

Title: 10º Congresso Nacional de Sismologia e Engenharia Sísmica

Pages: 1-11

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering > Structural engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

Other information

Abstract (EN): Experimental tests are considered the most realistic approach to assessing the nonlinear behaviour of masonry-infilled reinforced concrete (RC) frames. Therefore, their results can be used to validate the properties of macro-models such as strut-type models, which are widely used in performance studies of masonry infilled RC frames due to their computational efficiency. However, the significant cost of experimental tests is the main barrier to their use. This paper introduces the use of detailed finite element models as an alternative to experimental tests to model the behaviour of infilled RC frames. The proposed modelling approach was developed using commercial software (ANSYS®) in order to be more easily replicated by other researchers. The comparison between numerical and experimental results shows the developed numerical models can capture the nonlinear behaviour of the physical specimens and predict their overall strength and failure mechanisms. Therefore, they can be used as an alternative to experimental tests.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 11