An Approach to Modeling of 3D Masonry Structures For Dynamic Analyses, Refurbishment And Control Of Vibrations

The paper focuses on the problem of analysis of masonry structures with spatial geometries, even under the perspective of performing adequate forecasts for design and planning of protection strategies and provisions. In this case an approach is outlined for handling the modelling of the structure without renouncing to the proper nonlinear material assumption, which means overpassing the drastic simplifications and gross schematizations that are usually introduced when dealing with 3D structures made of masonry.