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Pushover Analysis of Masonry Structures Using DIANA FEA

This document discusses using the DIANA FEA software to model and analyze the pushover response of a masonry structure. It includes the dimensions and material properties of an example masonry model from the DIANA website. Graphs compare the pushover curves, front crack widths, and back crack widths from the DIANA model to results from the author's own analysis in DIANA. The conclusions note potential reasons for differences in results and discusses using DIANA for further pushover analyses of masonry and reinforced concrete structures.

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399 views7 pages

Pushover Analysis of Masonry Structures Using DIANA FEA

This document discusses using the DIANA FEA software to model and analyze the pushover response of a masonry structure. It includes the dimensions and material properties of an example masonry model from the DIANA website. Graphs compare the pushover curves, front crack widths, and back crack widths from the DIANA model to results from the author's own analysis in DIANA. The conclusions note potential reasons for differences in results and discusses using DIANA for further pushover analyses of masonry and reinforced concrete structures.

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Pushover Analysis of Masonry

Structures Using DIANA FEA


Education Version
Example Masonry Model from DIANA
Website
Gross Dimensions: Foundation
Length = 5.2 m Thickness = 0.5 m
Width = 3.2 m
Height = 3.0 m Roof
Thickness = 0.018 m
Door:
Width = 1.0 m Bricks
Height = 2.3 m Thickness = 0.1 m
Material Properties from DIANA Website
Comparison of Pushover Curve

From DIANA Website From Own Analysis using DIANA


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Base Shear Force (kN)


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Roof Displacement in the x-Direction


Comparison of Front Crack Widths Before
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From DIANA Website From Own Analysis using DIANA
Comparison of Back Crack Widths Before
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From DIANA Website From Own Analysis using DIANA
Conclusions
• Possible reasons for the difference in results:
o Difference in computer specifications
o Difference in versions (full vs educational)
• Potential use of DIANA in this research
o Pushover Analysis of CHB and RC Frame Structures
o Comparison with full-scale test of a CHB Structure by PHIVOLCS
• Difficulty in modelling
o Time spent learning: 2.5 hours
o Estimated time per model: 30 minutes – 1 hour assuming all the data needed
are complete

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