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Massimo Petracca
Researcher at University of Chieti-Pescara
Publications - 15
Citations - 313
Massimo Petracca is an academic researcher from University of Chieti-Pescara. The author has contributed to research in topics: Masonry & Computer science. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 10 publications receiving 177 citations. Previous affiliations of Massimo Petracca include Polytechnic University of Catalonia.
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Micro-scale continuous and discrete numerical models for nonlinear analysis of masonry shear walls
TL;DR: In this article, a damage mechanics-based continuous micro-model for the analysis of masonry-walls is presented and compared with other two well-known discrete micro-models, which discretize masonry micro-structure with nonlinear interfaces for mortar-joints, and continuum elements for units.
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Regularization of first order computational homogenization for multiscale analysis of masonry structures
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the possibility of using classical first order computational homogenization together with a simple regularization procedure based on the fracture energy of the micro-scale constituent.
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Multiscale computational first order homogenization of thick shells for the analysis of out-of-plane loaded masonry walls
TL;DR: In this paper, a multiscale method based on computational homogenization for the analysis of general heterogeneous thick shell structures, with special focus on periodic brick-masonry walls, is presented.
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Numerical investigation of non-linear equivalent-frame models for regular masonry walls
Rossella Siano,Pere Roca,Guido Camata,Luca Pelà,Vincenzo Sepe,Enrico Spacone,Massimo Petracca +6 more
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that remarkable differences may be detected in EFM and FEM predictions of the shear capacity and damage mechanisms as a function of pier-spandrel geometrical configurations, highlighting the need for a cautious application of EFM to existing URM structures.
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Nonlinear modelling of the seismic response of masonry structures: Calibration strategies
TL;DR: In this article, a simple and practitioners-friendly calibration strategy to consistently link target panel-scale mechanical properties (that can be found in national standards) to model material scale mechanical properties is presented.