Inelastic Material Models for Numerical Analysis of Unreinforced Compressed Masonry Columns

摘要

This paper deals with numerical analysis of unreinforced compressed masonry column. The experimental program is part of a research project NAKI [1]. Three material models usually used for simulation rock, soil, concrete and other quasi-brittle materials were assumed for numerical modelling of masonry column and mutually compared. The material characteristics were identified based on literature research since the needed mechanical properties were not available. The determination of own material characteristics and comparison numerical simulation with experimental test can be outlined as a future goals. For all simulations the commercial software package ABAQUS was used and the obtained numerical results are discussed.