This short course will focus on understanding and simulating the dynamic response of masonry structures subjected to earthquake loading. The course will start with the fundamental dynamics governing the rocking and overturning of structures, and how the response of rocking structures differs from typical elastic structures. Subsequently, the course will focus on simulating the response of rocking structures using analytical dynamics and computational modeling, and in particular discrete element modeling (DEM). Numerous examples and case studies will be presented. Finally, application of these concepts to more complex scenarios will be considered, for example: in-plane and out-of-plane interaction during seismic response, and elastic amplification inducing rocking motion.
March 24, 26, 28, 2025 - 9:30am-12:30pm
The course will take place in blended mode: in presence at the Aula Seminari Capannone C, Faculty of Architecture, via Gramsci 53, Rome and online via Zoom.
For all courses supplied by the PhD Program of the DISG credits are not provided: a certificate of attendance will be produced upon request (only after a check of the effective presence).