Validation of a detailed micro-modeling approach for in-plane loaded partially-grouted reinforced masonry shear walls

This work extends the validation of a detailed micro-modeling approach for simulating the in-plane shear behavior of partially-grouted reinforced masonry shear walls with bed-joint reinforcement. Seven walls are reproduced and used as study cases. They presented variations on the (i) aspect ratio, (ii) bricks' height, (iii) joints' thickness, (iv) axial pre-compression, and (v) horizontal reinforcement ratio. The results indicated that the modeling approach is suitable for reproducing the lateral resistance of this type of wall and its failure mode. Although predicted deformation capacities presented higher deviation from experimental results.