Kumar, N
(2013)
Computational Homogenization and Failure Modelling of Masonry.
Masters thesis, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.
Abstract
Masonry is a heterogeneous anisotropic continuum. In particular, the inhomogeneity is due to
the different mechanical properties of its constituents. Anisotropy is due to the different masonry
patterns, that can be obtained by variation of geometry, nature and arrangement of mortar and
brick. The behaviour of masonry is very complex and highly non-linear due to the behaviour of
its constituents, which are quasi-brittle in nature and have a large difference in their stiffness. The
structural response of such a composite material derives from the complex interaction between its
constituents.
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