Research Article

Numerical Modelling and Simulation of the In-Plane Response of a Three-Storey Masonry-Infilled RC Frame Retrofitted with TRM

Table 1

Material properties of the engineering masonry model.

Modulus of elasticity—x-direction (GPa)7
Modulus of elasticity—y-direction (GPa)3.37
Shear modulus (GPa)1.38
Mass density (kg/m³)800

Cracking: head joint failure
Tensile strength normal to the bed joint (MPa)0.5
Residual tensile strength (MPa)0.2
Fracture energy in tension (N/mm)0.05

Crushing parameters
Compressive strength (MPa)5.1
Fracture energy (N/mm)40
Compressive unloading factor0.2

Shear failure parameters
Cohesion (MPa)0.71
Friction angle (degree)20