Numerical Dynamic Analysis of a Masonry Arch Bridge Using a Macro-Modelling Approach: Application to the Ouisslane Bridge in Meknes

Height-dependent nonlinear seismic response of masonry-infilled RC frame buildings with pilotis configurations

This study investigates the nonlinear seismic response of reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings with masonry infills, with particular emphasis on pilotis-induced vertical irregularities and height-dependent behaviour. A parametric set of bare, fully infilled, and pilotis configurations ranging from 3 to 12 storeys...

Dynamic response of JRCP rigid pavement under seismic loading via finite element modelling

Development and Validation of a Seismic Design Method for Anchored Retaining Walls

Retaining walls with multiple anchor levels are widely used as permanent excavation support systems for the construction of linear infrastructures. Yet, their seismic behaviour remains largely unexplored, and current design approaches rely on conventional procedures that do not adequately reflect the actual dynamic r...

A deformation-based criterion for redistribution of seismic forces in masonry buildings after linear analysis

The redistribution of internal forces after linear analysis is a well-established practice in structural codes since several decades for different structural typologies, extending beyond seismic design. A typical example is the redistribution of bending moments in reinforced concrete continuous beams under gravity lo...

Assessment of the stress–strain state of a two-span reinforced concrete bridge subjected to real earthquake records

This paper investigates the seismic response and stress-strain state of a two-span reinforced concrete highway bridge subjected to real earthquake records using advanced numerical modeling. A three-dimensional model of a 48 m long bridge was developed considering structural characteristics, support conditions, and soil...

Modeling Large‐Deformation Geotechnical Problems in Granular Soils: Integrating a Micromechanics‐Based Model With the Explicit Finite Element Method

Large‐deformation problems in granular soils are of central importance in geotechnical engineering, as they govern the performance of foundations, retaining structures, and earthworks under extreme loading conditions. Reliable prediction of such phenomena remains challenging due to the complex material behavior and t...