Masonry Constructions : Mechanical Models and Numerical Applications

Masonry Constructions : Mechanical Models and Numerical Applications

Author
Massimiliano Lucchesi, Nicola Zani, Cristina Padovani, …
Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Engineering

This monograph firstly provides a detailed description of the constitutive equation of masonry-like materials, clearly setting out its most important features. It then goes on to provide a numerical procedure to solve the equilibrium problem of masonry solids.


Keywords: Engineering / Algebra / Arches and vaults / Equilibrium of masonry buildings / Explicit and numerical solutions / Masonry-like materials / Sand / Algorithm / Calculus / Masonry / Modeling / Solids / Stress