This paper presents the main results of an experimental campaign carried out within the FP7-SME European research project SAFECLADDING devoted to the improvement of the s [...]

Resilience of bridges and infrastructure networks is generally investigated considering damage and disruption caused by sudden extreme events, such as earthquakes. Howeve [...]

This paper presents a simplified method for the capacity design of multi-storey precast concrete frames with hinged beams. A parametric study shows that in the field of o [...]

The paper presents the results of pseudodynamic and cyclic tests performed at ELSA Laboratory in Ispra on full scale prototypes of precast structures. The typical frame s [...]

The seismic design of precast structures can be based on the standard capacity design criteria provided that a good seismic behaviour of the connections, without early br [...]

In a careful investigation of the effects of bridge surface roughness on the dynamical response of bridge-vehicle systems, three important aspects should be addressed. Fi [...]