Research Article

Refined Rigid Block Model for In-Plane Loaded Masonry

Table 1

Mechanical properties of mortar joints and inner block joints of the case studies considered.

Interfacekn (N/mm3)ks (N/mm3)ft (MPa)fc (MPa)GI (N/mm)GII (N/mm)

Mortar 0.30 MPa82360.2510.50.0180.125
Mortar 1.21 MPa110500.1611.50.0180.050
Mortar 2.12 MPa82360.1611.50.0180.050
Inner block1061062.0050.00.080