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Disruption of structural continuity due to the inherent nature of the connections poses a challenge in seismic design of precast concrete structures. Seismic behaviour of portal frame systems typically used for industrial halls, is greatly influenced by the beam-column connections. [...]

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Among the different typologies of historic buildings, masonry towers represent a hallmark of many European town centres which embody an important heritage to be preserved and passing on to future generations. Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence together with the Leaning Tower of Pisa [...]

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The Gothic style spread, starting from the 12th century, from the Ile-de-France to England and other countries of the Mediterranean area, such as Spain and Italy, according to different configurations and construction techniques, influenced by economic, environmental and social factors. [...]

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The need for seismic retrofitting on a historical masonry heritage structure raises questions that go beyond the improvement of its seismic behaviour after the intervention. Indeed, principles as minimum intervention or reversibility must be considered before a consensus decision [...]