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Ground motions recorded in near-fault areas have some specific characteristics that differ substantially from those recorded in far-fault regions. One of the main feature [...]
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The seismic events which hit Central Italy on 24 August, October 26 and October 30 2016 have caused casualties and major damage mostly to buildings and architectural heri [...]
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2016 Central Italy earthquakes, whose three major events occurred between 29 August and 30 October with epicenters located in proximity of the town of Norcia, caused impo [...]
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The seismic waves show a variation of the signal characteristics at different points during the motion through soils. This difference is not only due to the time lag amon [...]
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Existing reinforced concrete frame buildings designed for vertical loads only could suffer severe damage during earthquakes. In recent years, many research activities wer [...]
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In this paper, Chinese rc (reinforced concrete) bridges piers damaged after a strong earthquake, were repaired and retrofitted by means of some innovative interventions w [...]
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The research presented in this paper deals with the seismic protection of existing frame structures by means of passive energy dissipation. An iterative displacement-base [...]
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In this study a simplified procedure to estimate possible base sliding of concrete gravity dams induced by an earthquake is proposed. A simple mechanical model is develop [...]
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Utility systems are essential for assuring a high standard of life in developed countries. Water, electricity and roads are just some of the classical examples. Earthquak [...]
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This paper discusses the orthotropic behavior of a kind of infill panels: in particular slender clay brick panels are analyzed in order to calibrate the mechanical charac [...]
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