Seismic evaluation of old masonry buildings: Performance and strengthening

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2006

Authors

Varum, H (Author) FEUP; Vicente, R (Author) Other; Rodrigues, H (Author) Other; Mendes Da Silva, JAR (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Civil-Comp Proceedings

8th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2006

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 12 September 2006 through 15 September 2006

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FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

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Authenticus ID: P-00G-0E1

DOI: 10.4203/ccp.83.85

Abstract (EN): The concern and need to assess seismic vulnerability, particularly of the traditional masonry buildings under seismic actions is a key issue, that should be a priority in the mitigation of the seismic risk, definition of strengthening requirements needs and minimization of possible damages due to seismic actions, in the identification of critical buildings and safeguarding of built heritage. This paper provides information on the constructive and structural details of the traditional buildings in Coimbra, Portugal, and interprets the potential structural damage and discusses its seismic behaviour, identifying structural fragilities and consequently their vulnerability. It also presents the main results obtained in the numerical studies, and verifies the global stability and dynamic response to seismic actions. Three different strengthening techniques to improve the global behaviour of these buildings were modelled and analysed. Efficiency of the strengthening strategies is also discussed in terms of deformation demands and cost-benefit analysis. © 2006 Civil-Comp Press.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific