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 [...]

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 [...]

Existing reinforced concrete frame buildings designed for vertical loads only could suffer severe damage during earthquakes. In recent years, many research activities wer [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

In this paper, the results of the experimental tests, carried out at the Laboratory on Materials and Structures of the University of Roma Tre to characterize masonry pane [...]

Existing reinforced concrete frame buildings with non-ductile detailing suffered severe damage and caused loss of life during earthquakes. Different rehabilitation system [...]