Abstract:
An incremental non-linear finite element program taking into consideration the nonlinear behaviour and failure of mor, tar joints in masonry is developed and applied to the analysis of reinforced concrete frames with masonry filler walls. Tension cracks in reinforced concrete frame and brick elements are taken into consideration also . A railura criterion is adopted for mortar joint elements to simulate their failure. Several failure criteria,material properties of roortar and loading types are used to study their effects.Resulting crack patt6rns and load deflection curvea are presented.
