Research Article

A Model for In-Plane Capacity of Multi-Leaf Stone Masonry Walls

Table 1

Mechanical properties of stone masonry from experiments and codes.

SourceCompressive strength (fck, MPa)Flexural strength (ft, MPa)Elastic modulus (E, MPa)Shear modulus (G, MPa)

Magenes et al. [20]3.09–3.76 (3.28)0.112–0.161 (0.14)2200–3000 (2550)739–940 (840)
Krzan [18]6.0–7.340.03534–1570214–661
Rizzano and Sabatino^ [5]2.4–6.20.1–0.181400–1650250–660
Silva et al. ^ [29]0.02–0.2226.5–670824.8–546
Valluzi et al. [30]1.45–1.971450–2390
IS 1905: 1987 [31]0.25–8.350.05–0.14
Eurocode 6 [12]0.051000 fck0.4 E
Building code of Pakistan [32]750 fck0.4 E
Italian code (NTC 08) [33]2.6–3.8 (3.2)0.084–0.111 (0.10)1500–1980 (1740)500–660 (580)

Values in braces represent the average/suggested values. ^ Used for analysis/compiled in the literature cited.