On the statics of curved masonry structures via numerical models

On the statics of curved masonry structures via numerical models

Purpose - This paper aims to review recent literature results on the equilibrium problem and the strengthening design of masonry vaults. Design/methodology/approach - A Lumped Stress Method (LSM) is considered within the Heyman’s safe theorem, based on the definition of thrust surface of a masonry c...

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Main Authors: Valentino Paolo Berardi, Mariella De Piano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Emerald Publishing 2018-12-01
Series:PSU Research Review
Subjects:
Lumped stress method
Masonry structures
Structural strengthening
Tensegrity approach
Vaults
Online Access:https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/PRR-07-2018-0020

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