Advanced Studies in Nonlinear Dynamics, Numerical Modelling and Applications in Masonry Structures

Dear Colleagues,

Masonry structures, despite being among the oldest types of construction, are still one of the main types of modern construction. Despite the development of steel, wood, and concrete structures, masonry remains the dominant material for the construction of new buildings and structures in most countries around the world. It is also important to remember that structural masonry is the basic material for a vast number of existing historical buildings. The diversity of both current and future applications of these materials requires a thorough understanding of their mechanical and physical parameters, especially in the context of the ability to perform numerical calculations and computational analyses of complex buildings and structures. This also applies to analyses in inelastic states and when taking into account dynamic loads, such as the effects of seismic shocks, mining activity, vibrations caused by intense urban transport, etc. Although the mechanical properties of masonry have been the subject of research for many years, further work in this area is necessary due to the still insufficiently precise description of their actual behaviour, especially in relation to historical or new type of materials.

The aim of this Special Issue of Buildings is to encourage participation in expanding knowledge about the behaviour of masonry under various loading conditions. The scope of this work encompasses theoretical, experimental, and numerical studies, including the application of nonlinear dynamics to describe more complex responses of masonry structures, including variable and/or cyclic influences. Work on material models (previously used and proposed modifications) that can be used in complex computational and numerical analyses will also be of interest. I am pleased to invite the submission of full-text articles, announcements, and reviews to this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Jan Kubica
Guest Editor

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