The serviceability limit of the foundation system plays an important role in the safe long-term
performance of a building. Under governing load cases in service life, the building …

The old saying 'safe as houses' is being challenged around the world like never before. Over
recent decades homeowners have experienced the devastating effects of defects like …

Identification of in situ concrete characteristic strength (CCS) of deteriorating RC structures
directly affects their rehabilitation. Contemporary practices lack the ability to yield CCS or at …

On many occasions advances have been made in science and engineering thanks to the
knowledge gained from failures. In the particular case of structural engineering, the study of …

Computer models are useful for both structural design and forensic analysis. In the process
of design, loads and materials must be assumed. In contrast, when investigating a failure, it …

Recent events in Colombia like the collapse of the Space building in Medellin, or the
Chirajara motorway bridge have undermined public opinion generating a bad perception …

The collapse or evacuation of residential buildings due to not withstanding gravitational
loads has caused not only loss of human lives but also economic damages. They are also a …

Abstract Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) has found various applications, including the
assessment of dynamic properties at different stages of the construction process of a given …

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo proponer una estrategia de formación continua para
mejorar las competencias educativas del curso de Diseño de Estructuras en la carrera de …

Recent events in Colombia like the collapse of the Space building in Medellin, or the
Chirajara motorway bridge have undermined public opinion generating a bad perception …