A study is presented on the evaluation of the floor deformability in the existing RC buildings
and the related effects on the structural behaviour and the seismic fragility are investigated …

Education infrastructure is one of the main barriers on school quality in Low-and Middle-
Income Countries (L&MICs), since it is insufficient and unevenly distributed. Improving the …

Multicriteria decision making methods, in particular the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), are
widely used in many sectors, and increasingly in the field of construction. The AHP is easily …

Masonry churches represent a significant construction typology at risk from earthquakes, as
clearly shown by recent seismic events. For a quick assessment of the vulnerability of …

The fundamental period of vibration appears to be one of the most critical parameters for the
seismic design and assessment of structures. In the present paper, the results of a large …

This paper presents the seismic performance evaluation of self-centering precast post-
tensioned concrete (SCPPTC) frames with infill walls. The SCPPTC connection system …

In this paper, we present a proposal for a retrofit system for existing reinforced-concrete (RC)
buildings consisting in the use of precast concrete panels, designed for improving both the …

Masonry infill walls are unavoidable parts of any building to create a separation between
internal space and external environment. In general, there are some prevalent openings in …

Research on infilled reinforced concrete frames is fundamental for the vulnerability
assessment of existing buildings. The analysis of the interaction between infill and frame is …

Masonry infill walls are commonly used in the frames of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings
around the world. The seismic performance of these buildings is strongly affected by the …