It is well known that the axial load plays an important role in the evaluation of the structural capacity of RC columns. In existing buildings this problem can be even mo [...]

The seismic assessment of existing buildings is an essential issue of seismic engineering. This work is focused on the effects of a bi-directional analysis on the evaluat [...]

Seismic risk mitigation of historical masonry buildings comprises a challenge of growing relevance for both scientific research and engineering practice. Especially for b [...]

A refined numerical model of one-storey asymmetric building structure is presented which is able to overcome limitations of simplified models used so far. Namely, effects [...]