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View article: Numerical study on the seismic behaviour of aggregate reinforced concrete block masonry buildings
Numerical study on the seismic behaviour of aggregate reinforced concrete block masonry buildings Open
View article: Building durability, climate change and the construction life cycle
Building durability, climate change and the construction life cycle Open
View article: Investigating Scale Effects on Experimental Shear Strength of Earthen Walls (Adobe and Rammed-Earth)
Investigating Scale Effects on Experimental Shear Strength of Earthen Walls (Adobe and Rammed-Earth) Open
This study investigates the scale effects on the experimental shear strength of earthen walls, a critical parameter influencing the seismic performance of adobe and rammed-earth (RE) buildings. Recognized for their historical significance …
View article: Editorial for Special Issue: “Advanced Research and Prospects in Seismic Performance of Buildings”
Editorial for Special Issue: “Advanced Research and Prospects in Seismic Performance of Buildings” Open
A building’s level of seismic performance remains the greatest concern for engineers and researchers in seismic-event-prone countries [...]
View article: Vulnerabilities and exposure of recent informal urban areas in Lima, Peru
Vulnerabilities and exposure of recent informal urban areas in Lima, Peru Open
Urban areas are experiencing rapid growth, accompanied by significant disorder in Lima Metropolitan area and many other cities in South America. Due to decades of uncontrolled construction practices, it is imperative to identify and better…
View article: Efficient beam-based model for reinforced concrete walls considering shear-flexure interaction
Efficient beam-based model for reinforced concrete walls considering shear-flexure interaction Open
View article: Finite element model updating for the dynamic response of continuous deck railway viaducts leading to efficient digital twins
Finite element model updating for the dynamic response of continuous deck railway viaducts leading to efficient digital twins Open
Bridges and viaducts are key infrastructure elements within high speed railway lines, for which dynamic actions due to traffic are one of the main actions for design of new structures or evaluation of existing ones. This paper describes te…
View article: Seismic numerical analysis of an Inca stone wall in Sacsayhuaman using rigid body dynamics within a finite element framework
Seismic numerical analysis of an Inca stone wall in Sacsayhuaman using rigid body dynamics within a finite element framework Open
The study and conservation of the stone heritage is a global concern, mainly when the buildings are in seismic zones. Stone structures can be very simple or considerably complex, depending on their style and form of construction. A clear e…
View article: Photogrammetry-aided numerical seismic assessment of historical structures composed of adobe, stone and brick masonry. Application to the San Juan Bautista Church built on the Inca temple of Huaytará, Peru
Photogrammetry-aided numerical seismic assessment of historical structures composed of adobe, stone and brick masonry. Application to the San Juan Bautista Church built on the Inca temple of Huaytará, Peru Open
This research presents a cost-effective surveying methodology to assist the seismic assessment of complex heritage buildings, based on terrestrial structure-from-motion (SfM) photogrammetry. The method was applied to the study of the seism…
View article: Seismic Numerical Analysis of an Inca Stone Wall in Sacsayhuaman Using Rigid Body Dynamics within a Finite Element Framework
Seismic Numerical Analysis of an Inca Stone Wall in Sacsayhuaman Using Rigid Body Dynamics within a Finite Element Framework Open
View article: Dynamic Properties of Deep Sandy Soils Through Experimental Tests and Earthquake Ground Motion Records in Ica, Peru
Dynamic Properties of Deep Sandy Soils Through Experimental Tests and Earthquake Ground Motion Records in Ica, Peru Open
View article: Evaluation of the Seismic Behaviour of an Inca Stone Wall Using Rigid Body Dynamic Methods
Evaluation of the Seismic Behaviour of an Inca Stone Wall Using Rigid Body Dynamic Methods Open
View article: Scenario-based multi-risk assessment from existing single-hazard vulnerability models. An application to consecutive earthquakes and tsunamis in Lima, Peru
Scenario-based multi-risk assessment from existing single-hazard vulnerability models. An application to consecutive earthquakes and tsunamis in Lima, Peru Open
Multi-hazard risk assessments for building portfolios exposed to earthquake shaking followed by a tsunami are usually based on empirical vulnerability models calibrated on post-event surveys of damaged buildings. The applicability of these…
View article: Out-of-plane analysis of dry-stone walls using a pseudo-static experimental and numerical approach in natural-scale specimens
Out-of-plane analysis of dry-stone walls using a pseudo-static experimental and numerical approach in natural-scale specimens Open
View article: Calibration of a total strain crack model for adobe masonry based on compression and diagonal compression tests
Calibration of a total strain crack model for adobe masonry based on compression and diagonal compression tests Open
Although it has good compressive behavior, adobe masonry is classified as a quasi-brittle material mainly due to its relative low tensile strength and softening behavior after the peak tensile strength. The behavior, plus the high variabil…
View article: Scenario-based multi-risk assessment from existing single-hazard vulnerability models. An application to consecutive earthquakes and tsunamis in Lima, Peru
Scenario-based multi-risk assessment from existing single-hazard vulnerability models. An application to consecutive earthquakes and tsunamis in Lima, Peru Open
Multi-hazard risk assessments for building portfolios exposed to earthquake shaking followed by a tsunami are usually based on empirical vulnerability models calibrated on post-event surveys of damaged buildings. The applicability of these…
View article: Experimental in-plane behaviour and drift-based fragility assessment of typical Peruvian confined masonry walls
Experimental in-plane behaviour and drift-based fragility assessment of typical Peruvian confined masonry walls Open
View article: Vulnerability Assessment of Dwellings in the Historic Center of Cusco (Peru)
Vulnerability Assessment of Dwellings in the Historic Center of Cusco (Peru) Open
The seismic vulnerability assessment of the historic center of Cusco (Peru), an important UNESCO world heritage site, is dealt with in this paper. First, historical development of the city is presented through an in-depth historical analys…
View article: Mechanical Characterization of Adobe Bricks
Mechanical Characterization of Adobe Bricks Open
View article: Historical and Typological Characterization of Churches in the Historical Centre of Cusco, Peru
Historical and Typological Characterization of Churches in the Historical Centre of Cusco, Peru Open
UNESCO declared Cusco a historical site due to the importance of its constructions and traditions. However, Cusco lies on an active tectonic area with several plate faults and thus, is prone to endure seismic activity. The 1650 and 1950 ea…
View article: ¿Y si viene un terremoto?
¿Y si viene un terremoto? Open
El Perú se encuentra ubicado en una zona de alta actividad sísmica. Se localiza sobre la zona de subducción de las placas Nazca y Sudamericana, que se mueven en promedio a razón de 70 mm al año una debajo de la otra. De acuerdo con el Inst…
View article: Mechanical Characterization of Adobe Masonry
Mechanical Characterization of Adobe Masonry Open
View article: Seismic Retrofitting of Historical Masonry Heritage Structures: A Case Study of an Adobe Masonry Building in Lima, Peru
Seismic Retrofitting of Historical Masonry Heritage Structures: A Case Study of an Adobe Masonry Building in Lima, Peru Open
The need for seismic retrofitting on a historical masonry heritage structure raises questions that go beyond the improvement of its seismic behaviour after the intervention. Indeed, principles as minimum intervention or reversibility must …
View article: Assessment of Combined In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Fragility Functions for Adobe Masonry Buildings in the Peruvian Andes
Assessment of Combined In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Fragility Functions for Adobe Masonry Buildings in the Peruvian Andes Open
In the city of Cusco and in other parts of Peruvian Andes, adobe masonry is the primary construction material. Adobe continues to be used for the construction of housing because of its low cost, its thermal properties, the use of unskilled…
View article: Alternative approach for reproducing the in-plane behaviour of rubble stone walls
Alternative approach for reproducing the in-plane behaviour of rubble stone walls Open
Stone masonry is one of the oldest construction types due to the natural and free availability of stones and the relatively easy construction. Since stone masonry is brittle, it is also very vulnerable and in the case of earthquakes damage…
View article: Modeling the Residential Building Inventory in South America for Seismic Risk Assessment
Modeling the Residential Building Inventory in South America for Seismic Risk Assessment Open
This study presents an open and transparent exposure model for the residential building stock in South America. This model captures the geographical distribution, structural characteristics (including information about construction materia…
View article: AN INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY FOR THE SEISMIC RISK MITIGATION ON LARGE TERRITORIAL SCALE
AN INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY FOR THE SEISMIC RISK MITIGATION ON LARGE TERRITORIAL SCALE Open
Seismic risk reduction of student populations in highly seismic areas is crucial. A considerable intervention on urban scale in the system of public schools is a challenge for governments due to limited economic availability and the remark…
View article: MCDM METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR SEISMIC RETROFITTING OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS
MCDM METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR SEISMIC RETROFITTING OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS Open
Resilience of a city depends strongly on both the continual operation of the strategic buildings and the damage level of the structures. Unfortunately, in many cities of the world, these aspects represent weak points and limited resources …