The results derived from the investigation on the dynamic behavior of glazed curtain wall non-structural stick systems installed in modern high-rise mega-frame prototypes [...]

Recent earthquakes confirmed the large occurrence of non-structural components failure, so as furnishings, equipment, and architectural, electrical and mechanical fixture [...]

A seismic early warning system (SEWS) is a set of actions that can be taken from the moment when a seismic event is triggered, with a significant reliability, to the mome [...]

Magnetorheological (MR) dampers represent one of the most promising semi-active control devices for applications aiming at the seismic risk mitigation of new or existing [...]