9. Out‐of‐Plane Strength of Unreinforced Masonry Infill Panels

Abstract

Simple procedures are presented for estimating out‐of‐plane strength of unreinforced masonry infill panels. The procedures are based on an experimental study and subsequent development of an analytical model, which are described as a preface to derivation of a simple and approximate expression for estimating out‐of‐plane strength of a general class of infill panels. An example is given illustrating application of the proposed guideline.