Interaction between structural masonry buildings and reinforced concrete structures

Author(s)

Tiago Fernando Thomazelli da Silva

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Carlos.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC/SBD)
• Defense date: 2005-02-14

Examining board members

Márcio Antônio Ramalho; João Batista de Paiva; Guilherme Aris Parsekian

• Advisor: Márcio Antônio Ramalho

Abstract

A structural masonry building is commonly supported by a reinforced concrete structure. That interaction is complex to evaluate due to the existence of the so-called \"arch effect\". In fact, usually this interaction is not considered and the loads are uniformly applied over the concrete structure. This work proposes a simple and efficient numerical procedure based on the finite element method in order to consider that interaction. First, basic concepts about arch effect and the adopted strategy for considering it are shown. After, a computational program for data generation and results visualization is presented. This program was developed for making easier to build the numerical models for the analysis. Finally, real cases of complete buildings are considered so that the practical use can be clearly established. (AU)