Optimization as a tool for seismic protection of structures

GC Marano, MM Rosso, J Melchiorre - World Conference on Seismic …, 2022 - Springer
Scientific research within seismic protection techniques is still nowadays an actual and
vibrant field. The main goal of earthquake protection is to alleviate the effects of seismic …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal design of steel exoskeleton for the retrofitting of RC buildings via genetic algorithm

J Olivo, R Cucuzza, G Bertagnoli, M Domaneschi - Computers & Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent decades, steel exoskeletons have gathered significant attention as a seismic
retrofitting technique for existing structures. The design methods proposed so far are …

[HTML][HTML] Reinterpretation of catenary vaulted spaces: Construction of a prototype and structural evaluation through Multibody Rope Approach

G Fallacara, I Cavaliere, J Melchiorre, GC Marano… - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
The paper aims at describing an innovative way to build catenary-shaped structures by
fixing the geometry of a hanging chain through welding. This works according to the …

Grid-shell multi-step structural optimization with improved multi-body rope approach and multi-objective genetic algorithm

J Melchiorre, S Soutiropoulos… - Italian Workshop on …, 2023 - Springer
Grid-shell structures are popular in roofing for their aesthetic appeal and structural
advantages, enabling the construction of lightweight, large roofs using slender elements …

Investigating the Influence of the Improved Multibody Rope Approach on the Structural Behavior of Dakar Mosque Gridshell Structure

J Melchiorre, S Invernizzi, A Manuello Bertetto - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Gridshell structures are characterized by an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, allowing
their application in large-span roofing structures. However, their complex construction …

Improved pass-through dimensionality reduction for point cloud contour extraction

D Liang, Z Jia, B Wang, L Chen… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - icevirtuallibrary.com
Obtaining a point cloud model that considers the overall information of large steel
components as well as the local information of bolt holes is an important approach for the …

[PDF][PDF] Human-in-the-Loop Structural Optimization: A Paradigm Shift in Structural and Architectural Design

P Block, G Boller, C DeWolf, J Pauli, W Kaufmann - 2024 - app.iass2024.org
The construction industry (CI) is a significant contributor to environmental impact,
constituting a substantial portion of the human ecological footprint. In this context, the …

Check for updates Seismic Isolation in Chile: An Opportunity for Model Codes Calibration

R Boroschek¹, R Retamales - Seismic Isolation, Energy …, 2023 - books.google.com
The application of seismic protection technologies has continued expanding in Chile and
other South and Central American countries. This paper presents some selected projects …