Abstract
This study presents an analysis of dry masonry retaining structures based on yield design theory: the structure stability 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. Finally, the possibility of widespreading the study to periodic dry joint and dry-stone retaining structures is discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 912-917 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Construction and Building Materials |
| Volume | 41 |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dry joint masonry
- Retaining walls
- Scale-down experiments
- Yield design
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- General Materials Science