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Earthquakes and Structures
  Volume 27, Number 2, August 2024 , pages 113-126
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/eas.2024.27.2.113
 


Analyzing lateral strength and failure modes in masonry infill frames: A mesoscale study
Sina GanjiMorad, Ali Permanoon and Maysam Azadi

 
Abstract
    In this study, the failure mechanisms of masonry-infilled frames, commonly employed in modern construction, are analyzed at the mesoscale. An equation has been formulated to predict various failure modes of masonry-infilled frames by examining 1392 frames. The equation takes into account variables such as the height-to-width ratio, compressive strength of the masonry prism, and plastic moment capacity of the frame section. The study reveals that the compressive strength of the masonry prism and the height-to-width ratio exert the most significant influence on the lateral strength of masonry-infilled frames with a height-to-width ratio ranging from 0.2 to 1.2. The developed equation demonstrates substantial agreement with previously reported relationships, indicating high accuracy. These findings provide valuable insights into the lateral strength of infill masonry frames, which can contribute to their improved evaluation and design.
 
Key Words
    finite element analysis; infilled frame; lateral strength; masonry infill; meso scale
 
Address
Sina GanjiMorad: Department of Civil engineering, Kermanshah branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran
Ali Permanoon and Maysam Azadi: Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
 

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