In this paper, a modified empirical large-territorial-scale procedure to assess the seismic
vulnerability of aggregate buildings in urban areas located within a highly seismic context is …

The differential settlement of the foundation not only causes the degradation of the static
performance of structures, but also affects the seismic performance. To investigate the …

Recent studies have shown the importance of including the seismic input directionality in
nonlinear analyses for an accurate prediction of the structural demand on frame structures …

In the existing building stock, typically characterised by a high degree of irregularity, the
effects of earthquakes are strongly dependent on the epicentre–structure direction and the …

An assessment of damage and seismic fragility of historical unreinforced masonry churches
located in Chile's central valley was carried out employing the results of a field survey of 106 …

This study presents the simplified micro-modeling for unconfined masonry walls under in-
plane static and reverse cyclic loading by analyzing two approaches namely springs …

Bed-joint structural repointing is a widely used strengthening technique in historic masonry
constructions, particularly in applications where the material appearance needs to be …

The concepts of structural assessment and retrofit of historical constructions are of particular
complexity and require advanced knowledge in material science, conservation techniques …

This article assesses the structural condition of a historic unreinforced masonry (URM)
church whose original earthquake-resistant system was strengthened with reinforced …

In the American continent, the movement of tectonic plates causes seismic activity that
generates earthquakes. Some countries of America are located on the western fringe of the …