Non-linear Modelling and Analysis of Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

In modern society, there is growing attention towards safety and sustainability of constructions; therefore, building performance estimation has to rely on advanced analysis methods, suitably accounting for possible nonlinear behavior.

The increased knowledge and modeling features for materials and structures, as well as the availability of more reliable analysis tools and software, encourage the adoption of refined nonlinear models towards the static and/or dynamic analysis of single structures, local and global damage assessment, and vulnerability studies.

On the other hand, simplified modeling approaches, such as limit analysis or the adoption of equivalent SDOF or MDOF systems, are useful for sensitivity studies or when large building portfolios have to be analyzed. 

Considering these aspects, this Topical Collection aims at stimulating the exchange of ideas and knowledge on the nonlinear modeling and analysis of buildings. Original contributions describing new research, case studies, and applications or state-of-the-art discussion on the following and related topics are welcome:

• Nonlinear modeling of bare or infilled RC frames, shear walls or dual systems; steel or masonry buildings; structural elements or sub-assemblages;
• Advanced/simplified models for estimating the performance of structural systems during earthquakes, wind or blasts; nonlinear soil–structure interaction;
• Finite element modeling, macro- and micro-modeling approaches; local interaction between structural and nonstructural components; validation of existing and new models to the simulation of structures; experimental calibration;
• Nonlinear modeling, analysis, and simulation over the range of structural response from damage to collapse; definition of element and building collapse criteria.

Dr. Maria Polese
Dr. Marco Gaetani d'Aragona
Collection Editors

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