A recently proposed macro-model that accounts for the interaction between in-plane and out-of-plane actions on masonry infill walls is applied to the dynamic bidirectional analysis of RC framed structures with unreinforced masonry (URM) infill walls representative of Mediterranean building stock and practices. The equivalent element used to model the URM infill walls has been calibrated with experimental results from two types of clay masonry infill walls that are frequently found in Mediterranean countries.
Impact
This project led to one submitted journal paper with co-authors from McMaster and Italy, along with a study abroad experience for one PhD student.
Student Experience
exposed Italian PhD student to Canadian research and cultural environment through 9-month internship
Countries
Italy
Impact
Research, Education, Global Partnerships
Institutional Partner(s)
University of Trento
Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
Key Outcomes
Publications
Sponsorship
Foreign
Sponsorship Details
full funding provided by EU grant to Italian collaborators
