recommended values for pdf_t and pdf_c of masonry when use DmamageTC3D material to model masonry

[xgx]

Dear STKO team, are there some recommended values for pdf_t and pdf_c for macroscopic modeling of masonry structures?

[STKO Team]

try to keep those values similar to each other. values from 0.3 to 0.6 (for both tension and compression) should be fine

[xgx]

try to keep those values similar to each other. values from 0.3 to 0.6 (for both tension and compression) should be fine

Thank you very much, if I try to model a masonry structure in the micro model method, are there recommended values of pdf_t and pdf_c for brick and mortar?

[STKO Team]

If you use the micro modelling approach, I would typically go with higher values in mortar (around 0.6) and lower (0.1 - 0.2) in bricks.
But it always depends on your specific case

[xgx]

If you use the micro modelling approach, I would typically go with higher values in mortar (around 0.6) and lower (0.1 - 0.2) in bricks.
But it always depends on your specific case

Thank you very much. Your suggestion has been very helpful to me.

[STKO Team]

You're welcome