The effect of sliding on the rocking instability of multi- rigid block assemblies under ground motion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2017.03.035
Abstract: Abstract The highly nonlinear differential equations describing the complex rocking-sliding instability of a freely standing on the ground multi-rigid block assembly under horizontal ground motion are analytically derived using an energy variational approach. A major… read more here.
Keywords: effect sliding; ground; block; ground motion ... See more keywords
Applicability of rigid block based approaches in predicting sandy slope displacements by 1g shaking table tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.02.020
Abstract: Abstract Various approaches have been developed by researchers to predict earthquake induced landslide displacements. This study evaluates the applicability of these approaches on sandy slopes. For this purpose, nine physical models are constructed inside a… read more here.
Keywords: rigid block; table tests; block based; applicability rigid ... See more keywords
Refined Rigid Block Model for In-Plane Loaded Masonry
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/8844759
Abstract: In this work, a refined rigid block model is proposed for studying the in-plane behavior of regular masonry. The rigid block model is based on an existing discrete/rigid model with rigid blocks and elastoplastic interfaces… read more here.
Keywords: refined rigid; model; masonry; block model ... See more keywords
Force-Based Seismic Evaluation of Retrofitting Interventions of Historic Masonry Castles by 3D Rigid Block Limit Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/app10155035
Abstract: This paper deals with the force-based assessment of collapse mechanisms and strengthening interventions of the historic masonry castle “Bussi sul Tirino” (Abruzzi, Italy) using rigid block limit analysis (RBLA). The structure, which is a fortified… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; historic masonry; interventions historic; force based ... See more keywords