Soil–Structure Interaction Assessment of the 23 November 1980 Irpinia-Basilicata Earthquake
This paper aimed to present a systematic study of the effects caused by the strong earthquake that struck southern Italy on 23 November 1980 (Ms = 6.9) and affected the Campania and Basilicata regions.
Daniele Mina, Davide Forcellini
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Assessment of Frost Depth and Frost Heave in Romania
The investigation of extreme weather and climate events has gained momentum in the last few decades, spurred in part by political involvement. However, not enough attention has been paid to the historical recorded data of climate monitoring.
Cristian Arion +3 more
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A new strategy for the seismic assessment of existing RC buildings
This paper presents a new strategy for the seismic assessment of existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) buildings. The proposed method is based on a two steps approach.
M. Verderame, G. Manfredi, E. Cosenza
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Seismic Stability Assessment of Landfills
Παρουσιάστηκε στο: The Eleventh International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering ...
Varvara Zania () +2 more
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Vertical Elastic Acceleration Response Spectra for Vrancea Intermediate-Depth Earthquakes
This study is focused on the evaluation of vertical elastic acceleration response spectra for Vrancea intermediate-depth earthquakes in Romania in the context of the ongoing update of the national seismic design code.
Florin Pavel +3 more
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Specific aspects of the retrofitting design and seismic assessment of a heritage pedestrian bridge [PDF]
The purpose of this study is to establish a suitable structural system for the restoration of the destroyed part of the pedestrian bridge, which is a part of a hydrocomplex built along the Arda River (Bulgaria), and to improve the vulnerable details in ...
Yanev Emil
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Historical villages represent a highly vulnerable cultural heritage; their preservation can be ensured thanks to technological innovations in the field of geomatics and information systems.
Fabio Piccinini +5 more
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Combining ground penetrating radar and seismic surveys in the assessment of cultural heritage buildings: The study of roofs, columns, and ground of the gothic church Santa Maria del Mar, in Barcelona (Spain) [PDF]
Combined non-destructive techniques are applied in the study of a historical building in Barcelona. Santa Maria del Mar is a magnificent Mediterranean gothic church built between 1329 and 1383.
Caselles Magallón, Josep Oriol +4 more
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Seismic Analysis of Slender Monumental Structures: Current Strategies and Challenges
The preservation and seismic risk mitigation of built cultural heritage is considered today as a major priority in the international political agenda. Among the great variety of heritage structures spread worldwide, masonry towers belong to one of the ...
Maria Giovanna Masciotta +1 more
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The Role of Soil Structure Interaction on the Seismic Resilience of Isolated Structures
Resilience has become an interesting parameter to assess the seismic risk connected with functionality of structures. In this regard, losses due to earthquakes may be significantly reduced by applying isolation at the base of the structures.
Davide Forcellini
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