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    • Challenges posed by computational modelling and nonlinear analysis of complex historical masonry structures 

      Pelà, Luca; Saloustros, Savvas; Roca Fabregat, Pedro (Centro Internacional de Métodos Numéricos en Ingeniería (CIMNE), 2019)
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      This study analyses some of the most common challenges encountered in numerical modelling and nonlinear analysis of complex historical masonry structures of the built cultural heritage. The research highlights the need for ...

    • Challenges, tools and applications of tracking algorithms in the numerical modelling of cracks in concrete and masonry structures 

      Saloustros, Savvas; Cervera Ruiz, Miguel; Pelà, Luca (2019-09)
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      The importance of crack propagation in the structural behaviour of concrete and masonry structures has led to the development of a wide range of finite element methods for crack simulation. A common standpoint in many of ...

    • Classes-workshop per a projectes en grup 

      Pelà, Luca; Molins i Borrell, Climent; Roca Fabregat, Pedro (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Institut de Ciències de l'Educació, 2014-04-24)
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      L'activitat d'aprenentatge actiu ha estat implementada a l’assignatura Inspecció, Anàlisi i Restauració de Construccions Històriques. La pràctica docent consisteix a dedicar dues classes de tres hores a dos tallers ...

    • Classes-workshop per a projectes en grup 

      Pelà, Luca; Roca Fabregat, Pedro; Molins i Borrell, Climent (Institut de Ciències de l'Educació (ICE), 2014)
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      La publicació que teniu a les mans és el resultat de la I Convocatòria de Bones Pràctiques Docents a la UPC de l’any 2013, que en la seva primera edició es va centrar en recollir exemples sobre metodologies actives que es ...

    • Combined in-situ and laboratory minor destructive testing of historical mortars 

      Pelà, Luca; Roca Fabregat, Pedro; Aprile, Alessandra (Taylor & Francis, 2018-03)
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      Mortar is of all masonry components the most difficult to be experimentally characterised in heritage buildings. This paper investigates the possibility of combining different in-situ and laboratory minor destructive testing ...

    • Combining Brazilian tests on masonry cores and double punch tests for the mechanical characterization of historical mortars 

      Marastoni, Diego; Pelà, Luca; Benedetti, Andrea; Roca Fabregat, Pedro (2016-06)
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      This research presents a novel integrated methodology for the experimental characterization of historical mortars, including different types of laboratory tests. Different experimental tests on lime mortar brickwork were ...

    • Comparison of MDT techniques for mechanical characterization of historical masonry 

      Pelà, Luca; Roca Fabregat, Pedro; Aprile, Alessandra (CRC Press, 2016)
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      This paper presents the results of an experimental program evaluating the possibility of available Minor Destructive Testing (MDT) techniques for the mechanical characterization of historical masonry. In particular, the ...

    • Comparison of seismic analysis methods applied to a historical church struck by 2009 L’Aquila earthquake 

      Endo, Yohei; Pelà, Luca; Roca Fabregat, Pedro; da Porto, F.; Modena, C. (2015-07)
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      This paper presents the seismic assessment of a historical church by means of different analysis methods. The church of San Marco, seriously damaged by 2009 L’Aquila earthquake, Italy, is chosen as case-study. The analysis ...

    • Comparison of seismic assessment procedures for masonry arch bridges 

      Pelà, Luca; Aprile, Alessandra; Benedetti, Andrea (2013-01)
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      This work delves into the seismic assessment of masonry bridges through a detailed analysis of an existing triple-arched bridge. Firstly, the effectiveness of the nonlinear static analysis is evaluated by means of a ...

    • Complete experimental characterization of lime mortar and clay brick masonry 

      Pelà, Luca; Canella, Elisa; Kasioumi, Konstantina; Roca Fabregat, Pedro; Marastoni, Diego (Taylor & Francis, 2016)
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      This work investigates the mechanical behaviour of lime mortar and clay brick masonry by presenting the results of a comprehensive experimental program carried out in the laboratory. Different kinds of masonry samples were ...

    • Compression test of masonry core samples extracted from existing brickwork 

      Pelà, Luca; Canella, Elisa; Aprile, Alessandra; Roca Fabregat, Pedro (2016-08)
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      This research is focused on the experimental characterisation of the compressive behaviour of masonry in existing buildings. The proposed technique is based on in situ core drilling of masonry members. Two walls were built ...

    • Construction process numerical simulation and seismic assessment of Mallorca Cathedral 

      Roca Fabregat, Pedro; Pelà, Luca; Cervera Ruiz, Miguel; Clemente, Roberto (IB2MaC, 2012)
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      This paper presents a numerical study of Mallorca Cathedral carried out by means of a FE approach devised for the study of this complex historical construction. Previous studies, including inspection and historical research, ...

    • Continuum damage model for nonlinear analysis of masonry structures 

      Pelà, Luca (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2009-03-26)
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      The present work focuses on the formulation of a Continuum Damage Mechanics model for nonlinear analysis of masonry structural elements. The material is studied at the macro-level, i.e. it is modelled as a homogeneous ...

    • Continuum FE models for the analysis of Mallorca Cathedral 

      Roca Fabregat, Pedro; Cervera Ruiz, Miguel; Pelà, Luca; Clemente, Roberto; Chiumenti, Michele (2013)
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      From the theoretical point of view, systems composed by masonry arches or vaults would require, during construction, the simultaneous activation of all structural elements in order to reach the optimum balance of thrusts. ...

    • Continuum model for inelastic behaviour of masonry 

      Pelà, Luca; Cervera Ruiz, Miguel; Roca Fabregat, Pedro (2011)
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      A continuum model capable of modelling the inelastic behaviour of masonry is presented. The model includes the description of viscoelasticity, orthotropic damage and tensile crack localization. The theoretical framework ...

    • Control node identification in nonlinear seismic analysis of masonry arch bridges 

      Leprotti, Linda; Pelà, Luca; Aprile, Alessandra; Benedetti, Andrea (International Masonry Society, 2010)
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      The structural analysis of masonry arch bridges involves several crucial issues related to the seismic safety assessment, since the application of both static and dynamic nonlinear analyses is not trivial. The reliability ...

    • Cyclic shear-compression testing of brick masonry walls repaired and retrofitted with basalt textile reinforced mortar 

      Garcia Ramonda, Larisa; Pelà, Luca; Roca Fabregat, Pedro; Camata, Guido (2022-03)
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      This paper reports an experimental programme on masonry walls composed of handmade solid clay brick and hydraulic lime mortar. Reversed cyclic shear compression tests were carried out on the walls in three different ...

    • Cylindrical samples of brick masonry with aerial lime mortar under compression: experimental and numerical study 

      Pelà, Luca; Saloustros, Savvas; Roca Fabregat, Pedro (Elsevier, 2019-12)
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      This research presents an experimental and numerical study focusing on the compression test of cylindrical samples core drilled from existing masonry walls. This method is suitable for the minor destructive assessment of ...

    • Dalla raccolta dei dati all'analisi del modello nella valutazione della sicurezza sismica 

      Benedetti, Andrea; Pelà, Luca (2010)
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      Nella nota si presentano considerazioni e valutazioni utili a istituire un procedimento logico per la traduzione del ventaglio dei dati raccolti nello studio preliminare di una costruzione, in un modello numerico ...

    • Data analysis using ARX models applied to static structural health monitoring of the Monastery of Sant Cugat 

      Makoond, Nirvan Chandra; Pelà, Luca; Molins i Borrell, Climent; Roca Fabregat, Pedro (International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), 2021)
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      The church of the monastery of Sant Cugat close to Barcelona is a medieval construction characterized by a complex structural behaviour stemming from the interaction among various structural elements built over different ...