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In the paper a simplified model for the evaluation of the seismic behaviour of masonry buildings is presented. The proposed methodology is based on the use of a new discrete element that with a reduced computational cost, with respect to a finite element simulation, is able to simulate the non-linear behaviour of a masonry panel in its own plane and for assemblage of a masonry building. The reliability of the proposed model has been evaluated by means of non-linear push-over analyses performed on masonry walls for which are available both theoretical and experimental results.
Caliò et al. (Tue,) studied this question.