Nonlinear finite element modeling of reinforced masonry shear walls for bidirectional loading response
We used nonlinear finite element approach to model the bidirectional behavior of reinforced masonry. 3D finite element models were used for this purpose for the first time. The finite element models were correlated with the experimental results. Out-of-plane drifts reduce the in-plane capacity of masonry shear walls. This is not addressed by any of the existing masonry design codes.
finite element masonry shear wall bidirectional nonlinear analysis parametric study