Abstract
Background: Structural masonry framing has the potential to be an advantageous design technique for new constructions. The realization of this potential requires both design modernizations and accessible analysis methodologies. The focus and understanding of masonry frames have been directed towards the management and preservation of cultural heritage. This has resulted in an assessment approach to the analysis and duality of the term “masonry” to describe both a material and a method of construction. Objectives: The objective of this work is to differentiate masonry as a method and masonry as a material and to use this differentiation to present a comprehensive method-based analysis structure for masonry arches that is formulated around the need to control and optimize the system. Methods: This work presents an analysis approach that defines and utilizes kinematic equilibrium to establish determinant systems. This is achieved through the inclusion of a loading variable to a defined mechanical condition of the arch. The solution to the equilibrium equation sets is evaluated for admissibility through the examination of the thrust line and arch geometry. The simplified analysis is formulated into a simple software structure, a first-order assessment strategy, a characterization technique to link experiment and theory, and carried to dynamic modeling. Results: The results of the approach are the foundation and blueprint for a comprehensive, efficient, and adaptable structural analysis platform designed for the structural analysis of masonry frames. Conclusion: The developed analysis approach and supporting applications cover the base requirements for promoting the application of masonry frames for new constructions.
Highlights
Masonry framing has the potential to be an advantageous method of design and construction for new structural systems
The results of the approach are the foundation and blueprint for a comprehensive, efficient, and adaptable structural analysis platform designed for the structural analysis of masonry frames
Expanding the evaluation of statics to include a kinematic state at rest and in equilibrium allows the direct calculation of the failure condition
Summary
Masonry framing has the potential to be an advantageous method of design and construction for new structural systems. For this to occur, an accessible, economic, and efficient design approach must be established. The primary focus on understanding masonry construction is the management and preservation of cultural heritage [3 - 21]. The focus and understanding of masonry frames have been directed towards the management and preservation of cultural heritage. This has resulted in an assessment approach to the analysis and duality of the term “masonry” to describe both a material and a method of construction
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