Research Article

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

Table 2

Material properties of the interface Coulomb friction model.

y-directionx-direction

Normal stiffness (kN)6000 N/mm³3000 N/mm³
Shear stiffness (ks)60 N/mm³30 N/mm³
Friction angle (φ)30 degree30 degree
Dilatancy (ψ)00
Model for gap appearanceBrittleBrittle
Tensile strength1e − 10 N/mm21e − 10 N/mm2