Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.1156.2014

Stability analysis of dry stone lintels using combined finite-discrete element method

Emili Zubović
Hrvoje Smoljanović
Boris Trogrlić

Abstract

The use of the combined finite-discrete element method (FEM/DEM) in the analysis of seismic resistance of dry stone lintels is presented in this paper. Seven dry stone masonry walls with different types of stone lintels were exposed to linearly increasing horizontal base acceleration and to seismic excitation. Based on the analysis results, the seismic resistance and failure mechanisms were analysed for each type of lintel. Recommendations for the design of stone lintels, aimed at achieving the greatest possible seismic resistance, were also discussed and presented.

Keywords

dry stone masonry lintel; seismic resistance; combined finite-discrete element method (FEM/DEM)

Hrčak ID:

137755

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/137755

Publication date:

14.4.2015.

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