Under seismic actions, the structures undergo two simultaneous horizontal components of the ground motion, which cause a structural response in an oblique direction and b [...]

Seismic risk is a key factor influencing several important decision-making processes from performance-based design of new structures, to investments for rehabilitation of [...]

A reliable estimation of the seismic performances of existing reinforced concrete building is of paramount importance to design proper retrofit solutions. Number of refin [...]

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 [...]

In recent years, the use of FRP wrapping of reinforced concrete (RC) members has been recognized as a reliable method for seismic retrofit of existing structures. The ext [...]

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 [...]

Recent seismic events confirmed the high vulnerability of existing buildings and highlighted the importance to quantify the attained losses and optimize the economic reso [...]

When a seismic event occurs, damage may accumulate in a building affecting its capacity to withstand future earthquakes. This study investigates, by means of a detailed c [...]

The reconstruction process of residential buildings damaged by L'Aquila 2009 earthquake initially involved buildings outside historical centres and then, starting from Au [...]

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 [...]