Finite element modelling and response spectrum snalysis of Rubble-Stone Masonry Buildings

Finite element modelling is an efficient tool for the performance assessment of masonry structures. In particular, it facilitates the accurate prediction of the seismic response of a structure to earthquakes using dynamic analysis procedures. Numerical models using response spectrum analysis based on modal analysis allow to predict realistic failure modes observed after preceding seismic events with reasonable computational effort, a characteristic which is suitable for engineering practice. This thesis deals with modelling as a finite element model and analyse using response spectrum analysis of masonry buildings and the subsequent discussion of the obtained results. SAP2000 software is used for developing the numerical models, which are then analysed on the basis of design acceleration response spectra obtained according to the different building codes for different regions. Different structural demands under static and dynamic loading are obtained from the models and compared with theoretical results made with various mathematical models.