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Validation of a simplified micromodel for analysis of infilled RC frames exposed to cyclic lateral loads

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An RC frame structure with masonry infill walls (“framed-masonry”) exposed to lateral loads acts as a composite structure. Numerical simulation of framed-masonry is difficult and generally unreliable due to many difficulties and uncertainties in its modelling. In this paper, we reviewed the usability of an advanced non-linear FEM computer program to accurately predict the behaviour of framed-masonry elements when exposed to cyclic lateral loading. Numerical results are validated against the test results of framed-masonry specimens, with and without openings. Initial simplified micromodels were calibrated by adjustment of the input parameters within the physically justifiable borders, in order to obtain the best correlation between the experimental and numerical results. It has been shown that the use of simplified micromodels for the investigation of composite masonry-infilled RC frames requires in-depth knowledge and engineering judgement in order to be used with confidence. Modelling problems were identified and explained in detail, which in turn offer an insight to practising engineers on how to deal with them.

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Acknowledgments

The research presented in this article is a part of the research project FRAmed-MAsonry Composites for Modelling and Standardization (FRAMA), which is supported by the Croatian Science Foundation. This support is gratefully acknowledged. From the first author to his daughter Anabela for revealing him the clay block masonry and mortar joint interlocking by playing with children cubes.

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  1. Faculty of Civil Engineering Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia

    Davorin Penava & Vladimir Sigmund

  2. Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

    Ivica Kožar

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Penava, D., Sigmund, V. & Kožar, I. Validation of a simplified micromodel for analysis of infilled RC frames exposed to cyclic lateral loads. Bull Earthquake Eng 14, 2779–2804 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-016-9929-0

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