Multi-leaf masonry walls: Load transfer mechanisms sensitivity to mechanic and geometric parameters

Abstract The apparent monolithic behaviour of multi-leaf walls is compromised by the discontinuity planes that load transfer mechanisms generate for following reasons: i) difference between mechanical characteristics layers; ii) lack or weakness structural interaction core and external layers. goal this paper to evaluate through parametric analysis dimensional ratios reference confinement effects masonry with several interface study was carried out finite element performed in non-linear field on two-dimensional plain strain models calibrated experimental basis numerical results are presented discussed. horizontal interfaces hand performances walls. short specimens controlled layers while slender plane affect effect.