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The ratio of shear to elastic modulus of in-plane loaded masonry
Abstract When designing unreinforced masonry buildings, the wall stiffness and, consequently, the masonry elastic and shear modulus E and G are essential parameters. Current codes provide empirical estimates of the masonry elastic modulus and a ratio between the shear and elastic modulus, G/E. This ratio, commonly taken as 0.4, is not based on scientific evidence and there appears to be no consensus concerning its value and influencing parameters, meaning that current code standards might not accurately portray the shear deformations of masonry elements. To give the choice of the G/E ratio a theoretical foundation, this paper presents closed-form expressions for the G/E ratio of running-bond masonry that capture the effects of finite joint thickness, finite wall thickness and orthotropic block properties. Based on the geometry of blocks and joints as well as their elastic parameters, a validation of the developed expression using 3D finite element analyses shows good performance. For modern masonry typologies with hollow clay bricks, a G/E ratio of 0.20–0.25 is obtained. For historical masonry typologies, such as dry stacked or mortared stone masonry, as well as solid clay brick masonry, ratios between 0.30 and 0.40 are computed.
The ratio of shear to elastic modulus of in-plane loaded masonry
Abstract When designing unreinforced masonry buildings, the wall stiffness and, consequently, the masonry elastic and shear modulus E and G are essential parameters. Current codes provide empirical estimates of the masonry elastic modulus and a ratio between the shear and elastic modulus, G/E. This ratio, commonly taken as 0.4, is not based on scientific evidence and there appears to be no consensus concerning its value and influencing parameters, meaning that current code standards might not accurately portray the shear deformations of masonry elements. To give the choice of the G/E ratio a theoretical foundation, this paper presents closed-form expressions for the G/E ratio of running-bond masonry that capture the effects of finite joint thickness, finite wall thickness and orthotropic block properties. Based on the geometry of blocks and joints as well as their elastic parameters, a validation of the developed expression using 3D finite element analyses shows good performance. For modern masonry typologies with hollow clay bricks, a G/E ratio of 0.20–0.25 is obtained. For historical masonry typologies, such as dry stacked or mortared stone masonry, as well as solid clay brick masonry, ratios between 0.30 and 0.40 are computed.
The ratio of shear to elastic modulus of in-plane loaded masonry
Wilding, Bastian Valentin (author) / Godio, Michele (author) / Beyer, Katrin (author)
2020
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Masonry , Shear modulus , / , Elastic modulus , Homogenization , ratio
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