Computational Modeling Strategies for Seismic Assessment of Unreinforced, Reinforced, and Confined Masonry Structures

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit a contribution to the Special Issue “Computational Modeling Strategies for Seismic Assessment of Unreinforced, Reinforced, and Confined Masonry Structures”.

A significant portion of existing masonry structures, ranging from residential buildings to cultural heritage constructions, are vulnerable to seismic actions due to their material properties, structural characteristics, and deterioration. The preservation and conservation of these structures necessitates a thorough understanding of their seismic behavior, involving both simplified and advanced computational approaches. Given the lack of practicality and economic issues of full-scale physical experiments, numerical simulations of masonry structures stand as an active research area. In the last several decades, various modeling approaches (e.g., finite, discrete, and macro-element methods) have been proposed to predict the seismic behavior of masonry structures with different levels of complexity and accuracy.

In this regard, this Special Issue aims to collect the most recent developments and knowledge in computational structural mechanics associated with the seismic assessment of masonry structures. We invite original contributions to the seismic assessment of unreinforced, reinforced, and confined masonry structures using up-to-date computational modeling strategies, case studies, and critical literature reviews.

Dr. Bora Pulatsu
Dr. Semih Gonen
Prof. Dr. Fulvio Parisi
Guest Editors

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