The impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry walls
This article aims to analyse the mechanical response of masonry walls under cyclic loading using the finite element method with Abaqus software. The proposed model has been validated using available numerical and experimental results. This work provides an in-depth study of the cracking modes of mas...
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| author | Khanfri Chaimae Mouhat Ouadia Elrhaffari Younes El Mennaouy Fatima Rougui Mohamed |
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| description | This article aims to analyse the mechanical response of masonry walls under cyclic loading using the finite element method with Abaqus software. The proposed model has been validated using available numerical and experimental results. This work provides an in-depth study of the cracking modes of masonry walls based on different vertical loads and the presence of openings. By using numerical simulations, it identifies the types of cracks that develop, their propagation, and their interaction with the structure. A parametric study will then be conducted to assess the influence of variations in vertical load and the effect of openings on the behaviour of the walls. Load-displacement curves and failure modes are presented and analysed. The results show that these parameters have a significant impact on wall behaviour. Specifically, an increase in vertical load improves the wall's resistance, while openings create weakness zones that promote degradation and reduce strength. A thorough understanding of the behaviour of unreinforced masonry structures is essential for making informed decisions regarding restoration methods. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1e5af2c38d24463cb4362d39373853fe2025-02-05T10:46:25ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016010004010.1051/e3sconf/202560100040e3sconf_icegc2024_00040The impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry wallsKhanfri Chaimae0Mouhat Ouadia1Elrhaffari Younes2El Mennaouy Fatima3Rougui Mohamed4Civil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Mohammadia School of Engineers, Mohammed V UniversityCivil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Higher School of Technology, Mohammed V UniversityCivil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Higher School of Technology, Mohammed V UniversityCivil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Mohammadia School of Engineers, Mohammed V UniversityCivil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Higher School of Technology, Mohammed V UniversityThis article aims to analyse the mechanical response of masonry walls under cyclic loading using the finite element method with Abaqus software. The proposed model has been validated using available numerical and experimental results. This work provides an in-depth study of the cracking modes of masonry walls based on different vertical loads and the presence of openings. By using numerical simulations, it identifies the types of cracks that develop, their propagation, and their interaction with the structure. A parametric study will then be conducted to assess the influence of variations in vertical load and the effect of openings on the behaviour of the walls. Load-displacement curves and failure modes are presented and analysed. The results show that these parameters have a significant impact on wall behaviour. Specifically, an increase in vertical load improves the wall's resistance, while openings create weakness zones that promote degradation and reduce strength. A thorough understanding of the behaviour of unreinforced masonry structures is essential for making informed decisions regarding restoration methods.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/01/e3sconf_icegc2024_00040.pdfmasonry wallmechanical responseopeningscyclic loadingvertical loadabaqus |
| spellingShingle | Khanfri Chaimae Mouhat Ouadia Elrhaffari Younes El Mennaouy Fatima Rougui Mohamed The impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry walls E3S Web of Conferences masonry wall mechanical response openings cyclic loading vertical load abaqus |
| title | The impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry walls |
| title_full | The impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry walls |
| title_fullStr | The impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry walls |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry walls |
| title_short | The impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry walls |
| title_sort | impact of the variation in vertical load and the presence of openings on the mechanical response of masonry walls |
| topic | masonry wall mechanical response openings cyclic loading vertical load abaqus |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/01/e3sconf_icegc2024_00040.pdf |
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