The seismic behavior of Chinese RC (Reinforced Concrete) bridge piers with insufficient seismic details, severely damaged after an earthquake and then repaired and retrof [...]

The seismic signals, recorded at different surface points during the propagation of the seismic waves through soil, show differences due to the soil-wave interaction. The [...]

The seismic actions used to design long structures, as bridges, should be attentively evaluated, since, due to seismic wave propagation through soil, at distant foundatio [...]

Ground motions in proximity to the causative fault of an earthquake are significantly affected in many cases by forward-directivity effects. The resulting seismic action [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]