Bidirectional shaking table tests are performed on standard hollow brick partitions, subjecting the partitions simultaneously to interstory relative displacements in thei [...]

Shake table tests on a full scale three-dimensional model of a consultation room has been carried out at the University of Naples, Federico II ,Italy . The sample room co [...]

The loss of functionality of health care facilities, which should be guaranteed particularly in the aftermath of moderate-to-severe earthquake ground motions, is typicall [...]

The paper deals with the in plane seismic performance assessment of internal partitions. A finite element model capable to capture the inter-story drift ratio which cause [...]

The widespread damage caused by past tsunami, e.g. 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and 2011 Great East Japan tsunami, has motivated several research activities in tsunami engin [...]

In this study, simplified finite element models of the tested components have also been implemented in software platforms to adequately simulate the dynamic properties of [...]

The seismic performance of nonstructural components is nowadays recognized as one of the most critical issues related to the performance-based earthquake engineering. In [...]

P-Δ effects can reduce the seismic safety of structures under seismic actions and they can be vital for one-story precast buildings because of the large flexibility of c [...]

Plasterboard components are widely used in current buildings worldwide. Plasterboards are employed for partitions, wall lining and ceilings. Plasterboards are used for bo [...]

In the last years, the scientific community research effort is moving towards the investigation of the seismic behaviour of nonstructural components. In this paper, a pro [...]