Lateral Capacity of URM Walls: A Parametric Study Using Macro and Micro Limit Analysis Predictions

This research investigates the texture influence of masonry walls’ lateral capacity by comparing analytical predictions performed via macro and micro limit analysis. In particular, effect regular quasi-periodic bond types, namely Running, Flemish, English, is investigated. A full factorial dataset involving 81 combinations generated varying geometrical (panel block aspect ratio, type) mechanical (friction coefficient) parameters. Analysis variance (ANOVA) approach used to investigate one-way two-way factor interactions for each parameter in order assess how it affects horizontal load multiplier. Macro analysis are compared, differences terms mass-proportional multiplier failure mechanism critically discussed. provide close results, demonstrating reliability such approaches. Furthermore, results underline panel ratio had most significant on both mean values scatter while no could be attributed types.