Since 2006, we have been developing a distinct element model (DEM) for masonry structures.

It can be used for the limit static and seismic analysis of arches and walls.

It can perform time-domain dynamic analyses.

The model is included in our SMARTmasonry software.

SMARTmasonry

References

• [Salvatori L., Marra A. M., Bartoli G., Spinelli P. (2015). Probabilistic seismic performance of masonry towers: General procedure and a simplified implementation. Engineering Structures, 94:82-95]
• [Marra, A.M., Salvatori L, Spinelli P., Bartoli G. (2016). Incremental dynamic and nonlinear static analyses for seismic assessment of medieval masonry towers. ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 31(4):04017032 (10 p.)]
• [Salvatori L., Marra A. M., Bartoli G., Spinelli P. (2017). Role of correlation between mechanical parameters in the probabilistic seismic vulnerability of historical masonry towers. International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation, 2(2-3):134-149]