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View article: Des senseurs macrocycliques pour une stratégie de diagnostic non spécifique
Des senseurs macrocycliques pour une stratégie de diagnostic non spécifique Open
The biomolecular compositions of body fluids reflect the severity and progression of diseases, offering valuable diagnostic insights. This thesis investigates a non-specific, hypothesis-free, serum-based "chemical nose" approach, inspired …
View article: Proposal of a Design Procedure for Steel Frames with Viscoelastic Dampers
Proposal of a Design Procedure for Steel Frames with Viscoelastic Dampers Open
The effectiveness of viscoelastic dampers as passive control devices has been demonstrated in the past through both experimental and numerical investigations. Based on the Modal Strain Energy Method, some authors have also proposed design …
View article: An Assessment of the Seismic Performance of EC8-Compliant CBFs Taking into Account the Role of Soil: A Case Study
An Assessment of the Seismic Performance of EC8-Compliant CBFs Taking into Account the Role of Soil: A Case Study Open
Based on criticisms raised in the past by researchers about the effectiveness of the design rules reported in the European seismic code for the design of concentrically braced frames, a new design procedure has been proposed and included i…
View article: Calibration of Ibarra-Krawinkler model for steel members with cold-formed hollow cross-section
Calibration of Ibarra-Krawinkler model for steel members with cold-formed hollow cross-section Open
Cold-formed hollow structural sections are widely used in structural applications. Indeed, the high strength-to-weight ratio, the high torsional stiffness and the significant biaxial resistance of such sections make them suitable for colum…
View article: Prediction of the cyclic rotation capacity of steel members with cold‐formed hollow cross‐section
Prediction of the cyclic rotation capacity of steel members with cold‐formed hollow cross‐section Open
Cold formed Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) are widely used in structural applications, especially in multi‐storey buildings located in seismic areas because of their high strength‐to‐weight ratio and torsional stiffness. However, the cur…
View article: Influence of uncertainties on the seismic performance assessment of chevron braced frames
Influence of uncertainties on the seismic performance assessment of chevron braced frames Open
In the framework of the probabilistic seismic response assessment of buildings, a key aspect is the evaluation of the influence of uncertainties on the mean annual frequency of exceedance of assigned limit states. In this regard, this stud…
View article: Influence of uncertainties on the seismic performance of steel moment resisting frames
Influence of uncertainties on the seismic performance of steel moment resisting frames Open
The present paper investigates the probabilistic assessment of the seismic performance of steel MRFs designed according to Eurocodes. The considered MRFs are three- and five-storey high and are analysed by the multiple stripe method of ana…
View article: Effectiveness of Design Procedures in Counteracting Second Order Effects in Steel Moment Resisting Frames
Effectiveness of Design Procedures in Counteracting Second Order Effects in Steel Moment Resisting Frames Open
The seismic response of structures is always influenced by second order (P–Δ) effects. The importance of these effects becomes significant when the structure experiences large plastic deformations. Seismic codes indicate that P–Δ effects m…
View article: A novel design criterion for I-shape beams of steel MRF buildings in subduction-zone earthquake-prone areas
A novel design criterion for I-shape beams of steel MRF buildings in subduction-zone earthquake-prone areas Open
This paper highlights the difference in the seismic response of 5-storey, 10-storey, and 15-storey steel moment resisting frame (MRF) buildings of various span lengths (6 m, 7.5 m, 9 m), located on Site class C in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, …
View article: A simple but effective capacity model for check and design of beam-column joints in RC seismic buildings
A simple but effective capacity model for check and design of beam-column joints in RC seismic buildings Open
The design of beam-column joints is a crucial step of the design of seismic-resistant RC framed structures. Premature joint failure may prevent yielding of beams and the achievement of the target collapse mechanism. Hence, an effective cap…
View article: Calibration of the Length of the Plastic Hinge for Numerical Models of Reinforced Concrete Members
Calibration of the Length of the Plastic Hinge for Numerical Models of Reinforced Concrete Members Open
A proper and computationally efficient numerical modeling of the nonlinear cyclic flexural behavior of reinforced concrete members is crucial for the assessment of the seismic response of RC framed structures. To mitigate the problem of da…
View article: Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Structures Open
Many constructions are built with reinforced or prestressed concrete, and most of them are designed or expected to resist earthquake actions in addition to gravity loads. To limit the effects of seismic events on reinforced or prestressed …
View article: Seismic Assessment and Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Seismic Assessment and Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Structures Open
Many constructions are globally built with reinforced or prestressed concrete and a large part of them are designed or expected to resist earthquake actions in addition to gravity loads [...]
View article: The role of soil in structure response of a building damaged by the 26 December 2018 earthquake in Italy
The role of soil in structure response of a building damaged by the 26 December 2018 earthquake in Italy Open
Local soil conditions can significantly modify the seismic motion expected on the soil surface. In most cases, the indications concerning the influence of the underlying soil provided by the in-force European and Italian Building Codes und…
View article: Design of Steel Exoskeleton Equipped with BRBs for Seismic Upgrading of RC Frames
Design of Steel Exoskeleton Equipped with BRBs for Seismic Upgrading of RC Frames Open
Background: The main part of the Italian building stock was mainly erected between ‘70s and ‘80s of the previous century. Hence, existing RC buildings present structural deficiencies because were designed according to old standards and oft…
View article: An Alternative Approach for the Design of Chevron-Braced Frames
An Alternative Approach for the Design of Chevron-Braced Frames Open
The design of steel chevron-braced frames as per Eurocode 8 is based on the idea that only the braces should buckle and yield during ground motions, while other members should remain elastic. The elastic design of the braced frames is also…
View article: Proposal and validation of a design procedure for concentrically braced frames in the chevron configuration
Proposal and validation of a design procedure for concentrically braced frames in the chevron configuration Open
In the recent past, several research studies have highlighted that the prescriptions reported in codes for the design of structures with concentric braces in the chevron configuration are often not effective in preventing yielding or buckl…
View article: CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF AN OVERDAMPED DISPLACEMENT ADAPTIVE PROCEDURE FOR SEISMIC ASSESSMENT OF INFILLED RC FRAMES
CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF AN OVERDAMPED DISPLACEMENT ADAPTIVE PROCEDURE FOR SEISMIC ASSESSMENT OF INFILLED RC FRAMES Open
The main part of the existing buildings in the Mediterranean area is extremely vulnerable to seismic actions.Since a complete renewal of the building heritage is not possible, the seismic assessment of existing structures has gained import…
View article: Seismic Assessment of Steel MRFs by Cyclic Pushover Analysis
Seismic Assessment of Steel MRFs by Cyclic Pushover Analysis Open
Background: Structural members subjected to strong earthquakes undergo stiffness and strength degradation. To predict accurately the seismic behaviour of structures, nonlinear static methods of analysis have been developed in scientific li…
View article: Study on Mechanical Properties of Bio Based and Inorganic Binders for the Preparation of Core in Metal Casting
Study on Mechanical Properties of Bio Based and Inorganic Binders for the Preparation of Core in Metal Casting Open
This project is an effort made to substitute conventional Organic petrochemical core Binders with Inorganic binders in accord with Pollution Prevention Act & Clean Air Act which regulated that out of 189 hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), fo…