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January 16th, 2025

Comparative assessment of seismic analysis procedures: Eurocode 8 vs. KTP.N2-89

Abstract This paper evaluates seismic design considerations for a typical reinforced concrete (RC) building in Albania, comparing the provisions of […]

January 16th, 2025

Thermal imaging for void detection and quantification in precast grouted structures using computer vision

Abstract Grout penetration plays a pivotal role in ensuring the structural integrity and longevity of precast structural elements in construction […]

January 16th, 2025

Resilient heritage: Harnessing technology for sustainable conservation

Architecturally significant heritage buildings often struggle to meet modern energy efficiency standards. This study focuses enhancing the energy performance of […]

September 12th, 2024

Seismic assessment of residential building typologies: emphasis on masonry buildings

Following the seismic events that shook Albania in November 2019, more than 14,000 buildings were impacted, resulting in 51 fatalities, […]

September 4th, 2024

Seismic Performances of Masonry Educational Buildings during the 2023 Türkiye (Kahramanmaraş) Earthquakes

Huge losses of life and property occurred as a result of two independent catastrophic earthquakes on 6 February 2023 in […]

September 4th, 2024

Influence of Confined Concrete Models on the Seismic Response of RC Frames

In this study, the influence of confined concrete models on the response of reinforced concrete structures is investigated at member […]

September 4th, 2024

Field Reconnaissance and Earthquake Vulnerability of the RC Buildings in Adıyaman during 2023 Türkiye Earthquakes

The 6th February 2023 Pazarcık and Elbistan earthquakes (Mw = 7.7 and Mw = 7.6) caused great destruction in many cities and […]

September 4th, 2024

Investigation of seismic performance of a premodern RC building typology after November 26, 2019 earthquake

This study evaluates the seismic performance of a premodern six story reinforced concrete building typology designed during the communism period […]

September 4th, 2024

Observed failure modes in existing URM buildings after earthquake in Albania

This study explores the vulnerability of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) structures to seismic events, aiming to uncover the causes of failure […]

November 30th, 2023

Effects of near-fault and far-fault ground motions on nonlinear dynamic response and seismic damage of masonry structures

Abstract: This study explores the seismic behavior of masonry buildings in close proximity to a fault rupture as compared to […]