In the architecture, engineering and construction sectors, Building Information Modeling
(BIM)-based procedures have become adopted more and more. In fact, the development of …

This paper analyzes the influence of horizontal damped and undamped restraints in terms of
the amplification of the response of rocking masonry walls subjected to seismic excitations. It …

In consideration of the high vulnerability of the built environment, the assessment of seismic
behavior of existing masonry buildings is a key topic in view of their retrofitting and reuse …

The state of materials and accordingly the properties of structures are changing over the
period of use, which may influence the reliability and quality of the structure during its life …

Time-dependent reliability assessment is a crucial aspect of the decision process for
rehabilitation of existing reinforced concrete structures. Since the assessment strongly …

The evaluation of the shear behavior of masonry walls is a first fundamental step for the
assessment of existing masonry structures in seismic zones. However, due to the complexity …

The upgrading and repair of masonry structures, which constitute a great part of built
heritage, involve intricate aspects, in fact, the choice of the most suitable intervention …

The state of materials and accordingly the properties of structures are changing over the
period of use, which may influence the reliability and quality of the structure during its life …

The strengths and mechanical characteristics of concrete play a key role in the safety levels
for the recovery and reuse of existing RC buildings and civil engineering works. This is one …

Purpose This paper introduces a novel quality measure, the percent-within-distribution, or
PWD, for acceptance and payment in a quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) …