Abstract:The seismic vulnerability of existing precast RC buildings not designed against seismic actions is a well-known issue nowadays, as emerged from the aftermath of the seismic events that affected many productive areas in the Emilia region (north Italy) in 2012. This is a consequence of the lack of structural redundancy and the widespread adoption of friction-based connections, which can lead to collapses and significant damage to contents. Thus, the necessity of identifying suitable intervention strategies has b… Show more
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