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SUMMARY:Novel Modelling Strategies for Masonry Structures - Dr Matthew DeJ
 ong (CUED - Lecturer in Structural Engineering)
DTSTART:20100226T150000Z
DTEND:20100226T160000Z
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CONTACT:Katerina Ondrova
DESCRIPTION:    Historic masonry structures are vulnerable to earthquakes\
 , but their seismic assessment remains a challenge. Furthermore\, the thre
 e-dimensional stability of vaulted masonry structures remains difficult to
  model. Analytical modelling and discrete element modelling techniques wil
 l be presented which can be used to understand stability and predict dynam
 ic response. Results are evaluated through comparison with scale model tes
 ting. The presented modelling strategies could allow more effective assess
 ment and retrofit of historic masonry structures.\n\n \n
LOCATION:Engineering Department -LR6
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