The present study investigates the analysis of the optimal friction coefficient with respect to
the seismic performance of isolated multi-span continuous deck bridges, equipped with …

Incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) is presented as a powerful tool to evaluate the variability
in the seismic demand and capacity of non‐deterministic structural models, building upon …

A critical review of the current state of the art of the computing practices adopted by the
earthquake engineering community is presented. Advanced computational tools are …

The use of buckling restrained braces (BRBs) represents one of the best solutions for
retrofitting or upgrading the numerous existing reinforced concrete framed buildings in areas …

The friction pendulum system (FPS) is becoming a widely used technique for seismic
protection and retrofit of buildings, bridges and industrial structures due to its remarkable …

A new analytical approach for the derivation of fragility curves for masonry buildings is
proposed. The methodology is based on nonlinear stochastic analyses of building …

Typological fragility curves have been derived from post-earthquake survey data on building
damage, collected in the areas affected by the most relevant Italian earthquakes of the last …

Earthquake loss estimation studies require predictions to be made of the proportion of a
building class falling within discrete damage bands from a specified earthquake demand …

Analytical methods for large-scale assessment of the seismic vulnerability of RC buildings
have only recently become feasible due to a combination of advancements in the field of …

A methodology aiming to predict the vulnerability of masonry structures under seismic action
is presented herein. Masonry structures, among which many are cultural heritage assets …