NOSA-ITACA code 1.1c is now available
The new version of the code presents an improved and more intuitive
management of the subroutine and an easier use of Job monitor dialogue.
Enjoy it
http://www.nosaitaca.it/software/
NOSA-ITACA
NOSA-ITACA code version 1.1b is now available
The improved version of NOSA-ITACA is now available at www.nosaitaca.it/software/. A more friendly monitor analysis has been implemented. Bugs related to card creation are now fixed. At www.nosaitaca.it/software/ you can find also some tutorials that will guide you through the use of the code. Enjoy !
A nonlinear static analysis of a masonry church by NOSA-ITACA
The last tutorial (Tutorial4) about a non linear static analysis of a masonry church performed by the NOSA-ITACA code, is now available at http://www.nosaitaca.it/software/. We perform the analysis supposing the structure made of two masonry-like materials with zero tensile strength and bounded compressive strength and a linear elastic material.
Modal analysis of historical masonry structures: Linear perturbation and software benchmarking
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0950061818322116 The mechanical behavior of masonry materials has a common feature: a nonlinear behavior with high compressive strength and very low tensile strength. As a consequence, old masonry buildings generally present cracks due to permanent loads and/or accidental events. Therefore, the characterization of the global dynamic behavior of masonry structures should take into account the presence of existing cracks.
Experimental and numerical investigations on the seismic behaviour of the San Frediano bell tower in Lucca
https://www.annalsofgeophysics.eu/index.php/annals/article/view/8025 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331199456_Experimental_and_num… This paper presents a study on the seismic response of the San Frediano bell tower in Lucca.