Recent earthquakes showed that most existing structures are characterized by high seismic vulnerability. In particular, the observations of the damages have individuated [...]

In the first phase of the emergency management after the April 6, 2009, L’Aquila earthquake, field inspections were carried out through the AeDES form, a first level su [...]

Earthquakes have always been representing a sleeper risk affecting local and global communities, as they are lowprobability-high-risk events. In addition, being contempor [...]

Seismic events represent nowadays a major challenge for the worldwide scientific community. Besides, novel methodologies for a prompt and efficient response are needed to [...]

The seismic performance of nonstructural components is nowadays recognized as one of the most critical issues related to the performance-based earthquake engineering. In [...]

Reinforced Concrete (RC) buildings designed according to obsolete seismic codes or for gravity loads only are widespread in Italian and Mediterranean building stock. In s [...]

The inadequacy of beam-to-column connections in RC precast structures can cause catastrophic collapses due, for instance, to loss of support phenomena in the case of abse [...]

P-Δ effects can reduce the seismic safety of structures under seismic actions and they can be vital for one-story precast buildings because of the large flexibility of c [...]

Plasterboard components are widely used in current buildings worldwide. Plasterboards are employed for partitions, wall lining and ceilings. Plasterboards are used for bo [...]

The evaluation of building reparability after damaging earthquakes is a complex issue, involving factors such as the damage state, residual capacity and post-earthquake s [...]