This paper presents two different (semi)analytical methods for the limit analysis of masonry structures, i.e., a static approach known as “stability area method”, theoretically framed within the lower bound theorem of limit analysis, and a kinematic approach, based on the upper bound theorem. The analysis is conducted on case studies of masonry domes and vaults subjected to a vertical load applied at the crown. The collapse load is obtained by considering different hypotheses on the masonry tensile and compressive strengths. The results are compared with those deriving from experimental tests available in the literature.

Fast stability analysis of masonry domes and vaults subjected to gravity-induced loads

Danila Aita;Gabriele Milani;Alberto Taliercio
2023-01-01

Abstract

This paper presents two different (semi)analytical methods for the limit analysis of masonry structures, i.e., a static approach known as “stability area method”, theoretically framed within the lower bound theorem of limit analysis, and a kinematic approach, based on the upper bound theorem. The analysis is conducted on case studies of masonry domes and vaults subjected to a vertical load applied at the crown. The collapse load is obtained by considering different hypotheses on the masonry tensile and compressive strengths. The results are compared with those deriving from experimental tests available in the literature.
2023
Proceedings of the Seventeenth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing
limit analysis, collapse load, masonry, domes, vaults
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