A 3D discrete macro-element for modelling the out-of-plane behaviour of infilled frame structures

•A discrete macro-model is developed for simulating the out-plane behaviour of IFS.•A new 3D nonlinear interface allows the modelling of infill-frame interaction.•The model can be employed for seismic assessments of infilled frame structures.•The model is validated against refined FEM models and exp...

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