Nistor, MihaelaGao, ZhenjiaStanciulescu, Ilinca2015-06-152015-06-152015Nistor, Mihaela, Gao, Zhenjia and Stanciulescu, Ilinca. "Through-bolt push out effects on the behavior of hybrid masonry systems." <i>Engineering Structures,</i> 97, (2015) Elsevier: 47-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.03.048.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/80757This paper provides specifications necessary for designing hybrid masonry systems that resist through-bolt push out effects. Hybrid masonry is a relatively new structural system that can be used in seismic areas and comprises masonry panels connected to frames through steel plate connectors. However, masonry break-out at the connection between the steel plates and the masonry panel requires further analysis to better understand the load transfer mechanism of the hybrid masonry system. Therefore, we use a computational framework to model the hybrid masonry that uses a typical plasticity model with hardening for the steel components and a nonlocal two-scalar damage model that accounts for tension and compression for the masonry panel. Based on parametric studies conducted using this framework we provide recommendations for the through-bolt location and for the reinforcement percentage and location within the masonry panel to achieve best results in the load transfer mechanism of the hybrid masonry system during a seismic event.engThis is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Elsevier.Journal articlehybrid masonry system;yhrough-boltnonlocal-damage modelhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.03.048