Considering the long-lasting history of the masonry arch theory, the investigation of its dynamic behaviour is a relatively recent issue, which is mostly focused on the analytical formulation of the SDOF four-link rigid block mechanism. With the aim of better understanding the seismic response of vaulted masonry structures, the present study is focused on the performance of a scaled arch assembled by dry-joint 3D printed voussoirs. Due to the susceptibility of rigid bodies to base impulse excitation, the tests accounted for a set of windowed sine impulses that allowed computing a failure curve in the frequency-amplitude domain. In order to track the in-plane motion of selected points, a feature tracking based measuring technique was employed. The results have been compared with a finite element model with voussoirs assumed infinitely rigid and friction interface elements, showing an appreciable match. Eventually, the outcomes of impulse base motion tests available in literature were examined, highlighting the differences in terms of failure mechanisms and seismic capacity.

Experimental and numerical analyses of a masonry arch under base impulse excitation / Gaetani, Angelo; Lourenço, P. B.; Monti, Giorgio; Moroni, Monica. - STAMPA. - (2016). (Intervento presentato al convegno 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016 tenutosi a Padova nel 26-30 Giugno 2016).

Experimental and numerical analyses of a masonry arch under base impulse excitation

GAETANI, ANGELO
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MONTI, Giorgio;MORONI, Monica
2016

Abstract

Considering the long-lasting history of the masonry arch theory, the investigation of its dynamic behaviour is a relatively recent issue, which is mostly focused on the analytical formulation of the SDOF four-link rigid block mechanism. With the aim of better understanding the seismic response of vaulted masonry structures, the present study is focused on the performance of a scaled arch assembled by dry-joint 3D printed voussoirs. Due to the susceptibility of rigid bodies to base impulse excitation, the tests accounted for a set of windowed sine impulses that allowed computing a failure curve in the frequency-amplitude domain. In order to track the in-plane motion of selected points, a feature tracking based measuring technique was employed. The results have been compared with a finite element model with voussoirs assumed infinitely rigid and friction interface elements, showing an appreciable match. Eventually, the outcomes of impulse base motion tests available in literature were examined, highlighting the differences in terms of failure mechanisms and seismic capacity.
2016
16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016
masonry arch; shaking table; windowed pulse; FEM; interface
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Experimental and numerical analyses of a masonry arch under base impulse excitation / Gaetani, Angelo; Lourenço, P. B.; Monti, Giorgio; Moroni, Monica. - STAMPA. - (2016). (Intervento presentato al convegno 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016 tenutosi a Padova nel 26-30 Giugno 2016).
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