Abstract
This work focuses on an analysis of dry joint retaining structures based on yield design theory: the stability of the masonry is assessed using rigid block and shear failure mechanisms in the wall and its backfill. An application of this simulation on 2D scale-down brick and wood models is then addressed, showing close agreement between theoretical predictions and experimental results. Further development on this work, including application of this theory on dry-stone retaining walls, is discussed as a conclusion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1237-1249 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 2D scale-down experiments
- Dry joint stone masonry
- Retaining walls
- Yield design
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computational Mechanics
- Materials Science(all)
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Mechanics of Materials