Development of Nonlinear Finite Element Models of Mortar-Free Interlocked Single Block Column Subjected to Lateral Loading

摘要: Around the globe, need for additional housing, due to increase in world population, has led exploration of more cost effective and environmentally friendly forms construction. Out many technologies found, mortar-free interlocked masonry systems were developed eliminate deficiency traditional masonry. For such against earthquakes, lateral resistance can be enhanced with plaster. But there is a further improve performance plaster interlocking walls better ductility. The objective this study develop nonlinear finite element (NLFE) models explore likely failure mechanism (e.g. bond failure) do parametric studies cheaply than constructing walls. Lateral load, load–displacement curves crack patterns compared experimental results. Parametric involving variation block compressive strength thickness undertaken using TNO DIANA NLFE models. A 150% only resulted 28% column reduced theoretical 25 mm blocks 8 mm yet exceed 150-mm-thick unplastered column. analysis was also carried out, based on models, showed that fibrous plastered 25-mm-thickness gave equivalent 67% saving.