Masonry structures commonly exist in reality and still are popular all over the world. It has
been reported and studied that these buildings are vulnerable to strong external loadings …

In this review article, the past investigations carried out on heritage structures using Ambient
Vibration Test (AVT) and Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) for system identification …

Background The goal of this study was to evaluate outcomes in children with relapsed,
molecularly characterized intracranial ependymoma treated with or without craniospinal …

Heritage in Mexico is endangered due to exposure to major hazard events and lack of
maintenance. The level of knowledge necessary to evaluate structural behavior of historic …

Ancient civilizations have imprinted their legacy on Zanzibar Stone Town through the
construction of revered stone masonry buildings, which are experiencing rapid deterioration …

The present PhD thesis investigates the use of cost-effective strategies in combination with
advanced decomposition techniques for the modal characterization of existing bridges. A …

Minimization of structural vibration is a technological challenge now-a-days. Vibration in
structure and building leads to reduction in the comfort of occupant of building, causes …

Convents from the 16th century are a significant example of the rich and varied Mexican
Cultural Heritage, widespread in more than half of the country. Among them, Augustinian …

Os conventos do século XVI são um exemplo significativo do rico e variado Património
Cultural Mexicano, difundido em mais de metade do país. As construções agostinianas …

For any human community civil infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, pipelines (for water,
gas and oil), electricity lines, dams etc. are an essential element. It plays an important part in …