• Hiral D.Rathod

The purpose of this paper is to assess the relative accuracy of various models for the analysis of unreinforced masonry buildings, primarily for use by practising engineers. It also seeks to establish whether and under what circumstances a straightforward equivalent frame model can be used for design and/or assessment purposes. First in the elastic range, using both fine and coarse planar meshes, a number of parametric assessments employing finite element FE models of two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures have been carried out. The identical structures were then subjected to evaluations utilising comparable frames and different stiff offset arrangements. To verify the accuracy of the inferences made from the elastic analysis, two-dimensional nonlinear static "pushover" evaluations of the FE and comparable frame models were carried out. The outcomes displayed here This will further clarify if it is feasible to use straightforward and affordable analytical models as a tool for the practical design and/or evaluation of ordinary masonry constructions.

Masonry; Lateral loads; Buildings; Load analysis; Finite element method; Models.

"Assessment of Simplified Models for Lateral Load Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.i533-i544, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305895.pdf

"Assessment of Simplified Models for Lateral Load Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. ppi533-i544, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305895.pdf