Analysis Models for Masonry Components and Structures

在美国和世界范围内，砖石结构占建筑结构的很大一部分。钢筋砌体以其经济、防火、建筑灵活、施工方便等明显的特点，在中、高震区的应用越来越多。砌体结构分析和设计、材料和施工技术的现状不能准确预测建筑在侧向荷载（如地震荷载）下的性能。该研究项目将开发分析和数学模型，以支持美日砖石建筑研究协调计划的实验研究。这些模型将作为实验试样的预测模型、实验数据的关联模型和砌体建筑的设计模型。研究结果将用于建立合理的配筋砌体结构极限状态设计方法。

Masonry construction comprises a large portion of building construction in the U.S. and the world. Reinforced masonry construction use is increasing in moderate to higher seismic zones because of its apparent features of econony, fire safety, architectural flexibility and ease of construction. The present state of masonry structural analysis and design, and materials and construction technologies does not enable an accurate prediction of building behavior under lateral loads such as seismic loads. This research project will develop the analytical and mathematical models to support the experimental research in the U.S.-Japan Coordinated Program for Masonry Building Research. The models will be used as prediction models for experimental specimens, as correlation models for experimental data, and as design models for masonry buildings. The results of this research will be used to establish rational limit state design methodologies for reinforced masonry construction.