This paper presents the experimental, analytical and numerical analyses on the behavior of
the pultruded GFRP composite beams infilled with hybrid fiber reinforced concrete under …

Recent earthquakes in Italy have emphasized the high seismic vulnerability of historical
masonry constructions and the need of effective retrofitting interventions. This paper …

Our work is focused on a new experimental approach for the comparison between Quasi
Static Indentation (QSI) damage and Low-Velocity Impact (LVI) damage in polymer …

We study an ultrasonic experimental approach for the damage characterization of polymer
composites. Our approach is based on the key concept that damage of polymer composites …

In order to assess the structural behavior and to evaluate the seismic vulnerability of
masonry structures of relevant historical and artistic significance, which is a widespread …

The need for seismic protection of structures located in earthquake prone areas of
developing countries has motivated several investigations of low-cost seismic isolators in …

In the present article non-destructive testing evaluation of the existing damage evolution has
been applied to some buildings of the medieval town of Craco (Matera, Italy) and, in …

In this paper, the experimental modal identification analysis of the public building “San
Giacomo” in Corfu (Greece) is illustrated. It represents the unique example of a structure …

We present an innovative application of a non-destructive approach for the mechanical
characterization of historical masonry structures, based on the analysis of their dynamic …

In the present chapter the theoretical basis of different methods developed for the calibration
of FEMs are discussed. In general, Model Updating techniques are based on the use of …