the nonlinear seimic response of the block masonry structure

[wcq19811982]

To simulate the nonlinear seimic response of the block masonry structure,
what elements and material model should be adopted in the numerical model?
Where I can find relative example?
Can you help me?
Thanks

[vesna]

We do not have an example of the masonry wall. We only have example of a masonry infill.

The elements and materials to model a brick wall depend on your modeling strategy. If you want to be very sophisticated you can try using brick elements. Look at the library of ndMaterials (http://opensees.berkeley.edu/wiki/index ... al_Command) and see if any of the materials we have fits your needs.

[wcq19811982]

Dear vesna,
Can the brick elements and the NDmaterials consider the nonlinear behavior of the masonry house structure well?
I have completed the shaking table tests of a full scale two-storey block masonry house.
I wonder whether the OpenSees can realize the numerical simulation of the masonry house structure subjected to a series of base stimulations.
thanks

[gerber]

I think that the only nDMaterial wich you can use is Drucker-Prager.
I am trying to simulate an inframed concrete shear wall by brick elements and Drucker-Prager but I am not very satisfied...
Of course I don`t want to disappoint you , I just tell you my experience !
Good luck !

[wcq19811982]

Thanks,
Is it recommendable to simulate the block masonry house with shell elements?

[vesna]

I would rather use brick elements than shell elements.