Abstract: An isotropic model for creep damage of concrete under uniaxial compression is proposed, where the combined effect of nonlinear viscous strain evolution and crack nucleation and propagation at high stress levels is considered. ...

Abstract: The paper describes the failure scenario of a precast building that collapsed during the 212 Emilia earthquake. By means of time-history analyses on a detailed finite-element model, the dynamic behavior of the structure ...

Abstract: As is known, when a shear core presents rows of regular openings along the height, the stiffness properties of the connecting beams can be smeared over the height by making use of concepts of statics or energy equivalence. ...

Abstract: Use of fabric-reinforced cementitious matrices (FRCM) is a very efficient strengthening solution for improving the structural behavior of existing masonry elements. FRCM are capable of improving the load-bearing capacity ...