Following major seismic events occurred in Italy over the last 50 years, a notable amount of
data relevant to post-earthquake damage of ordinary buildings was collected. These data …

Unreinforced masonry buildings undergoing seismic actions often exhibit local failure
mechanisms which represent a serious life-safety hazard, as recent strong earthquakes …

One major issue in the aftermath of a strong earthquake is the emergency management,
which cannot be guaranteed if the physical components necessary for the operability of the …

A quick and accurate post-earthquake safety assessment is critical for emergency
management and reconstruction. Accurate knowledge of the scenario enables optimal use …

The present work constitutes the first part of a multi-parametric research for the
representation of damage scenarios in Lefkada old town. The study area lies in the most …

When an earthquake occurs, after operations to rescue human lives have been completed, it
is crucial to implement prompt interventions to secure damaged buildings to avoid further …

Only recently seismic prevention has come up in urban planning and considered as a
significant part of the social capital of the urban heritage. Among the planning tools for …

In the aftermath of a severe earthquake, one early priority in civil protection terms, is to
guarantee the management of the emergency phase, which might be seriously inhibited …