Modelling of masonry structures
Approaches based on the Distinct Element Method
Cundall and Hart (1992) provide the following definition of the name ‘Discrete element’ which applies to a computer program only if: it allows large displacements and rotations between blocks, including complete detachment of the blocks, and it automatically detects new contacts as the calculations progress. The above features led to use of DEM for the […]
Researchers: Gianmarco de Felice   Bartolomeo Pantò   Anna Mordanova  
Dynamic and Rocking behavior
Researchers: Gianmarco de Felice   Blerta Lipo