Numerical derivation of homogenized dynamic masonry material properties with strain rate effects

Masonry is a composite material composed of bricks and mortar disposed in a regular arrangement. It is commonly used as load bearing or partition walls in building structures. Owing to limitations of computer power, detailed distinctive modelling of brick and mortar of a realistic masonry structure...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wei, X., Hao, Hong
Format: Journal Article
Published: Pergamon 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15720