1st Edition
Urban Habitat Constructions Under Catastrophic Events Proceedings of the COST C26 Action Final Conference
COST is an intergovernmental framework for European Cooperation in Science and Technology, allowing the coordination of nationally-funded research on a European level. Part of COST was COST Action C26 ‘Urban Habitat Constructions Under Catastrophic Events’, which started in 2006 and held its final conference in Naples, Italy, on 16-18 September 2010. The main objective of COST Action C26 was to increase the knowledge of the behaviour of constructions in urban habitat under catastrophic events (earthquakes, fire, wind, impact, explosions etc.), in order to predict their response when both the applied loading and the inherent structural resistance are combined in such a way that the safety level reaches unacceptable values, leading in some cases to a premature collapse.
Urban Habitat Constructions Under Catastrophic Events collects 151 papers from internationally recognized outstanding experts from 46 countries that were presented at the final conference: 82 contributions from COST experts and 69 from external authors. They are subdivided into 5 sections, which exactly correspond to the 5 Chapters of the Final Report of the COST Action C26 activity:
(I) Characterization of catastrophic actions on constructions;
(II) Analysis of behaviour of constructions under catastrophic events;
(III) Evaluation of vulnerability of constructions;
(IV) Protecting, strengthening and repairing;
(V) Strategy and guidelines for damage prevention.
Urban Habitat Constructions Under Catastrophic Events will be of interest to academics and engineers in civil and structural engineering, especially those involved in fire resistance, earthquake resistance, impact and explosion resistance, and resistance to Infrequent Loading Conditions.
Keynotes
Multilevel seismic performance based design of structures considering the concepts of sustainability and robustness
A.G. Ayala & S. López
To challenging problems in fire protection of steel structures
Guo-Qiang Li
Volcanic hazards and risk in cities, with emphasis on lahars: A review
J.C. Thouret & K.M. Martelli
The development of protective structures for northern Ireland
F.G. Hulton
Performance based methodology for tracing the response of restrained steel beams exposed to fire
V. Kodur & M. Dwaikat
Modelling climate change impact on cultural heritage the European project climate for culture
J. Leissner, R. Kilian, F. Antretter &A. Holm
The development of analysis of glazed facades to resist blast effects
C.M. Morison
Lessons of the Mw=8.8 Chile 2010 earthquake
G.R. Saragoni
Sessions
Characterization of catastrophic actions on construction
Characterization and modelling of seismic action
Development of design response spectra for Baghdad area
I.S. AbdulMutalib
Stresses characterization and quantification in masonry structures with bent axle: Methodological approach and first experiences
M. Candela
Selecting the appropriate probabilistic demand models using Bayesian statistics
A. Deylami & M. Mahdavi Adeli
Problems of seismic behaviour of buildings situated in urban habitats
V. Gioncu & F.M. Mazzolani
Analysis of different numerical procedures for determining the random and chaotic earthquake properties
R. Magaña, A. Hermosillo & M. Pérez
The Mw 6.3, 2009 L’Aquila earthquake: Linear and nonlinear site effects
C. Nunziata, F. Vaccari & G.F. Panza
Scenarios based earthquake hazard assessment
F. Romanelli, A. Peresan, F. Vaccari & G.F. Panza
Microzonation of landslide hazard triggered by earthquakes – Application of GIS methodology
V. Sesov & J. Cvetanovska
Modelling of explosion
Determination of design loads from explosion and impact scenarios
N. Gebbeken &T. Döge
A feasibility study on modeling blast loading using ALE formulation
L. Kwasniewski, M. Balcerzak & J.Wojciechowski
Windows and glazing systems exposed to explosion loads: Part 1 – Lethality and hazard assessment
A. Lööf, A. van Doormaal & M. Teich
Windows and glazing systems exposed to explosion loads: Part 2 – Safety improvement strategies
M. Teich, N. Gebbeken, A. Lööf &A. van Doormaal
Dynamic testing of semi-rigid steel beam-column connections
A. Tyas, J.A.Warren, J.B. Davison, E.P. Stoddart &A. Hindle
Actions due to other natural catastrophes
Landslides as a secondary event of earthquakes and eruptions
E. Nigro & C. Faella
Measurements of shear wave velocities for seismic and volcanic hazard assessment in urban areas
C. Nunziata, G. De Nisco, M.R. Costanzo, F. Vaccari & G.F. Panza
Tsunami impact evaluation for coastal areas
T. Rossetto, T.O. Lloyd, C. Coelho, J.P. Carlier &W. Allsop
Avalanche actions on constructions
A. Talon, J.P. Muzeau & J.P. Carlier
Analysis of behaviour of constructions under catastrophic events Analyses of structures under fire
Partial interaction behaviour of composite steel-concrete members at elevated temperatures accounting for geometric nonlinearities
P. Ansourian, G. Ranzi &A. Zona
Thermal and thermo-mechanical behaviour of timber connections in fire
M. Audebert, A. Bouchaïr, M. Taazount & D. Dhima
Numerical assessment of structural assembly between steel beam and CFT columns under fire
F.R. Carvalho Lopes, A. Santiago, L. Simões da Silva & J.G. Santos da Silva
Numerical simulations of full-scale enclosure fires in a multilevel library
P. Ciambelli, M.G. Meo, P. Russo & S. Vaccaro
Assessment of the robustness of structures subjected to fire following earthquake through a performance-based approach
B. Faggiano, D. De Gregorio & F.M. Mazzolani
Fire resistance of self-compacting concrete beam-column sub-assemblage
I.K. Fang, C.C. Lee, L.W. Chou, P.S. Chiu, T.W. Liu & J.M. Yeh
The effect of different plaster types on critical limit for fire resistance used by horizontal load-bearing structures
M. Hajpál &A. Somorjai
The combined effect of high temperature and high loading rate on the fracture resistance of a grade S355J0 steel section
A.J. Horn
A study on the full scale fire test of medical modular block for the fire resistance performance evaluation
K. Heung Youl, K. Hyung Jun, L. Jae Sung, K. Ki Hyuk & C. Bong Ho
Numerical modeling of steel columns in fire
L. Kwa´sniewski, P.A. Król & K. Ła˛cki
An experimental study on the thermal property of concrete under the load ratio condition in tunnel fire
Kyung suk Cho, K. Heung Youl, K. Hyung Jun, L. Jae Sung &Younghan Jung
Finite element modelling of lap shear riveted connections in fire
R. Marmo, M. D’Aniello, F. Portioli & R. Landolfo
Application of FSE approach to the structural fire safety assessment of steel-concrete composite structures
E. Nigro, A. Ferraro & G. Cefarelli
Member, substructure and global structural fire analyses of steel-concrete composite frames
E. Nigro, A. Ferraro & G. Cefarelli
Thermo-mechanical analysis of composite slabs under fire conditions
D. Pantousa & E. Mistakidis
A comparative numerical simulation study on blast response of reinforced concrete slabs subjected to fire
F. Pascualena, J. Vantomme, J.M. Ndambi & U. Nyström
Evaluation of the residual strength of square CFT columns after a fire through structural performance evaluation test
J. Sang-Keun, K. Sun-Hee, C. Sung-Mo,W. Yong-Ahn & K. Heung Youl
Evaluation of the steel structure fire resistance of a shopping centre using structural fire engineering
P. Vila Real & N. Lopes
To the composite slab on beams with corrugated web exposed to fire
F.Wald, T. Jána, P. Kyzlík & M. Strejˇcek
Fire after earthquake
R. Zaharia, D. Pintea & D. Dubina
Analysis of steel-framed open car parks under localized fire
R. Zanon, M. Sommavilla, O. Vassart, L.-G. Cajot, R. Zandonini & F. Gadotti
Evaluation of structural response under exceptional seismic actions
Micro and macro-finite element modeling of brick masonry panels subject to lateral loadings
M. Annecchiarico, F. Portioli & R. Landolfo
Seismic performance of RC frame buildings with masonry infill
R. Apostolska, G. Necevska-Cvetanovska & J. Cvetanovska
Modelling influence of paraseismic tremors on precast apartment buildings
J. Bara´nski, P. Berkowski & G. Dmochowski
The solid springer rule – behavior under dynamic stress
M. Candela & R. Fonti
Modelling issues of steel braces under extreme cyclic actions
M. D’Aniello, F. Portioli & R. Landolfo
Response of BRBs to catastrophic seismic actions: Experimental results
G. Della Corte & F.M. Mazzolani
Direct design approach for seismic resistant steel frame buildings under extreme loading
F. Dinu, D. Dubina & G. De Matteis
Application of high strength steel to seismic resistant multi-storey buildings
D. Dubina, A. Stratan, F. Dinu, D. Grecea, N. Muntean & C. Vulcu
Inelastic torsional response of an asymmetric-plan hospital building in Italy
M. Ferraioli
L’Aquila earthquake: A survey in the historical centre of Castelvecchio Subequo
A. Formisano, P. Di Feo, M.R. Grippa & G. Florio
Seismic response of sheathed cold-formed steel structures under catastrophic events
L. Fiorino, O. Iuorio, V. Macillo & R. Landolfo
First considerations on the February 27, 2010 Chilean earthquake
M. Indirli, F.M. Mazzolani &A. Tralli
Seismic responses of continuous twin I-girder bridge using three-dimensional modal pushover analysis procedure
A.H. Nguyen, T. Hayashikawa & C. Chintanapakdee
The influence of piers on the dynamic behavior of bridges subjected to earthquake acting in parallel to the deck
I.G. Raftoyiannis, T.G. Konstantakopoulos & G.T. Michaltsos
A model for limit state analysis of wooden structures
F. Ramundo & M.R. Migliore
Lateral capacity of steel structures designed according to EC8 under catastrophic seismic events
S. Tortorelli, M. D’Aniello & R. Landolfo
Seismic assessment of historical mosques under exceptional earthquakes: A case study in Skopje
F. Portioli, O. Mammana, R. Landolfo & F.M. Mazzolani
Experimental methodology for verification of effectiveness of innovative seismic strengthening techniques of historical monuments
L. Krstevska, L. Tashkov, K. Gramatikov, F.M. Mazzolani & G. De Matteis
In-situ experimental testing of four historical buildings damaged during the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake
L. Krstevska, L. Tashkov, N. Naumovski, G. Florio, A. Formisano, A. Fornaro & R. Landolfo
Ambient vibration tests on three religious buildings in Goriano Sicoli damaged during the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake
L. Tashkov, L. Krstevska, N. Naumovski, G. De Matteis & G. Brando
Seismic response analysis of multiple supported piping systems with friction characteristics
T. Yamauchi, K. Tsuchikawa, A. Masuda &A. Sone
Analysis of structures under impact and explosion
Compressive behaviour of concrete at high strain rates
M. Belaoura
Numerical investigation of internal explosions in steel pipe
P. Bonalumi, M. Colombo & M. di Prisco
Experimental study of composite column and wall systems for impact resistance
A. Britner, M. Gündel & R. Obiala
Insulated concrete thin-shells under exceptional loads
R.B. Esplin, J.P. South, G. Whipple & B. Davis
Detailed micro-modelling of masonry under blast and earthquake loads
T. Linse & N. Gebbeken
Behaviour of deformable blast walls for protective structural design
S.A. Kilic & P.D. Smith
Simulation of pressures behind rigid blast walls
S.A. Kilic & P.D. Smith
Robust design – Alternate load path method as design strategy 487
L. Roelle & U. Kuhlmann
Tests and simplified numerical simulation of vehicle impact on guardrails with respect to normative regulations
C. Seiler
Behaviour and structural evaluation procedure of a precast R.C. multi-storey building subjected to blast loading
D.V. Stoian, I.S. Pescari, S.C. Florut &V.A. Stoian
Consequence of natural disasters on constructions
Air fall deposits due to explosive eruptions: Action model and robustness assessment of the Vesuvian roofs
D. De Gregorio, B. Faggiano, A. Formisano & F.M. Mazzolani
Review of the impacts of volcanic ash fall on urban environments
V. Sword-Daniels, T. Rossetto, J. Twigg, D. Johnston, T.Wilson, J. Cole, S. Loughlin & S. Sargeant
Structural design of urban habitat construction against catastrophic wind actions
T. Stathopoulos, I. Zisis & C.C. Baniotopoulos
Minimizing the risks associated with fire and floods in illegal and unplanned settlements in a developing country
B.W.J. van Rensburg
Evaluation of vulnerability of constructions
Vulnerability of existing buildings under fire
Computational Fluid Dynamic analysis of water mist system performance for fire safety of a nineteenth century cast-iron structured building
J. De la Quintana, J. Aurtenetxe, F. Morente & R. Ugartetxe
Reflectometric interrogation technique for structural damage assessment using FBG-based fiber optic strain sensors
Yu.N. Kulchin, O.B. Vitrik, A.V. Dyshlyuk, A.M. Shalagin, S.A. Babin &A.A. Vlasov
Performance based evaluation and seismic risk analysis
Development and validation of a procedure of seismic performance evaluation of structures
A.G. Ayala, M. Mendoza & R. Apostolska
A method for the evaluation of the seismic vulnerability of fortified structures
A. Baratta, I. Corbi & S. Coppari
Seismic vulnerability by extrinsic kinematics: The St. Mary’s Church, Naples, Italy
A. Bianco & L. Picardi
L’Aquila earthquake April 6th, 2009: The damage assessment methodologies
R.P. Borg, M. Indirli, T. Rossetto & L.A. Kouris
Seismic vulnerability of the “Quinto Orazio Flacco” school
A. Fiore & P. Monaco
Seismic vulnerability analysis of a masonry school in the Vesuvius area
A. Formisano, F.M. Mazzolani & M. Indirli
A quick methodology for seismic vulnerability assessment of historical masonry aggregates
A. Formisano, F.M. Mazzolani, G. Florio & R. Landolfo
Seismic vulnerability analysis of historical centres: A GIS application in Torre del Greco
A. Formisano, F.M. Mazzolani, G. Florio, R. Landolfo, G. De Masi, G. Delli Priscoli & M. Indirli
Evaluation of RVS method for pre-seismic assessment of structures utilizing post-earthquake damage investigations
A.I. Karabinis &T.C. Rousakis
Robust design of seismic up-grading of R.C. structures with innovative bracing systems
J.-U. Sickert, M. Kaliske,W. Graf &A. Mandara
Vulnerability and damageability of structures under impact and explosion
Robustness analysis of bridge when exposed to train collision due to derailment
I. Björnsson & S. Thelandersson
Limitations of the tying force method for providing robustness in steel framed buildings
M.P. Byfield & S. Paramasivam
Effect of column loss on the robustness of a high rise steel building
F. Dinu & D. Dubina
On the catenary effect of steel buildings
A. Formisano & F.M. Mazzolani
Damage and blast response of a steel frame building
J. Mediavilla, F. Soetens & J.W.P.M. Brekelmans
Assesment of explosion effect in railway stations
G. Solomos, F. Casadei, G. Giannopoulos & M. Larcher
On modeling and progressive collapse of the building subjected to shock impact load
J. Vaiciunas &V. Dorosevas
Performance assessment under multiple hazards
Extreme flood effects as a combination of river and sea action
C. Coelho & J.P. Carlier
Survey activity for the seismic and volcanic vulnerability assessment in the Vesuvian area: The golden mile villas
L. Alterio, D. De Gregorio, B. Faggiano, P. Di Feo, G. Florio, A. Formisano, F.M. Mazzolani,F. Cacace, G. Zuccaro, R.P. Borg, C. Coelho, M. Indirli, L.A.
Kouris &V. Sword-Daniels
Survey activity for the seismic and volcanic vulnerability assessment in the Vesuvian area: The historical centre and the residential area in Torre del Greco
D. De Gregorio, B. Faggiano, G. Florio, A. Formisano, T. De Lucia, G. Terracciano, F.M. Mazzolani, F. Cacace, G. Conti, G. De Luca, G. Fiorentino, C.
Pennone,G. Zuccaro, R.P. Borg, C. Coelho, S. Gerasimidis & M. Indirli
Volcanic actions and their consequences on structures
B. Faggiano, E. Nigro, D. De Gregorio, G. Zuccaro & F. Cacace
Survey activity for the seismic and volcanic vulnerability assessment in the Vesuvian area: Relevant masonry and reinforced concrete school buildings in
Torre del Greco
G. Florio, D. De Gregorio, A. Formisano, B. Faggiano, T. De Lucia, G. Terracciano, F.M. Mazzolani, F. Cacace, G. Conti, G. De Luca, G. Fiorentino, C.
Pennone,G. Zuccaro, R.P. Borg, C. Coelho, S. Gerasimidis & M. Indirli
The L’Aquila Earthquake, April 6th, 2009: A review of seismic damage mechanisms
L.A. Kouris, R.P. Borg & M. Indirli
The Vesuvius case study in the framework of the EU COST Action C26 activity
F.M. Mazzolani & M. Indirli
Survey activity for the volcanic vulnerability in the Vesuvian area: The ‘quick’methodology and the survey form
F.M. Mazzolani, B. Faggiano, A. Formisano, D. De Gregorio, G. Zuccaro, M. Indirli & R.P. Borg
A framework and guidelines for volcanic risk assessment
H. Narasimhan, R.P. Borg, F. Cacace, G. Zuccaro, M.H. Faber, D. De Gregorio,B. Faggiano, A. Formisano, F.M. Mazzolani & M. Indirli
Structural vulnerability assessment under natural hazards: A review
D. Vamvatsikos, L.A. Kouris, G. Panagopoulos, A.J. Kappos, E. Nigro, T. Rossetto,T.O. Lloyd &T. Stathopoulos
Seismic impact scenarios in the volcanic areas in Campania
G. Zuccaro & F. Cacace
Structural damage and vulnerability assessment for service life estimation through MEDEA tool
G. Zuccaro & M.F. Leone
Human and structural damage consequent to a Sub-Plinian like eruption at mount Vesuvius
G. Zuccaro, F. Cacace & S. Nardone
MEDEA: A multimedia and didactic handbook for structural damage and vulnerability assessment – L’Aquila Case Study
G. Zuccaro, F. Cacace & M. Rauci
Protecting, strengthening and repairing
Fire damaged structures
Examination, assessment and repair of RC structure damaged by fire
M. Cvetkovska & Lj. Lazarov
Concrete members reinforced with FRP bars in fire situation
E. Nigro, G. Cefarelli, A. Bilotta, G. Manfredi & E. Cosenza
Quick impact of protecting, strengthening and repairing and consequences of fire damaged structure – Hotel Union, Kosovo
V. Nushi, Sh. Nixha & N. Kabashi
Analytical evaluation of fire resistance of FRP and hybrid RC beams – Part II
M.M. Rafi &A. Nadjai
Experimental evaluation of fire resistance of FRP and hybrid RC beams – Part I
M.M. Rafi &A. Nadjai
Innovative seismic protection technologies and study cases
A school building construction in steel under seismic events
H.A. Arda Buyuktaskin
Seismic protection of high-rise buildings by aluminum shear panels: A design application
A. Basile, G. Brando, G. De Matteis & F.M. Mazzolani
Numerical and experimental evaluation of q factors for RC MRF strengthened of steel BRB
S. Bordea & D. Dubina
Seismic isolation of buildings in Italy with double concave curved surface sliders
M.G. Castellano & S. Infanti
Mechanical behavior evaluation of pure aluminum by static and dynamic tests
G. De Matteis, G. Brando & F.M. Mazzolani
Evaluation of re-centring capability of dual frames with removable dissipative members: Case study for eccentrically braced frames with bolted links
F. Dinu, D. Dubina &A. Stratan
Behaviour model for post-tensioned bolted RC frame – steel brace connection
A. Dogariu, S. Bordea & D. Dubina
Base isolation seismic retrofit of a hospital building in Italy: Design and construction
M. Ferraioli, A.M. Avossa & F. Formato
Base isolation seismic retrofit of a hospital building in Italy: Performance under earthquake strong ground motions
M. Ferraioli, R. Costanzo &A. Lavino
Numerical investigation of old RC frames strengthened against earthquakes by high dissipation steel link elements
K.A. Georgiadi-Stefanidi & E. Mistakidis
Seismic vulnerability reduction of existing masonry buildings. Modelling of retrofitting techniques
A. Gesualdo & M. Monaco
Seismic retrofitting techniques for masonry arch bridges
A. Gesualdo, M. Monaco & M.T. Savino
Experimental investigations on steel shear walls as seismic retrofit measure for existing rc-buildings
M. Gündel, D. Schmitt & B. Hoffmeister
Optimizing the organization of infill walls in order to improve the earthquake response
D. Güney, A.O. Kuru¸scu & M. Vatan
Experimental investigation of old R/C frames strengthened against earthquakes by high dissipation steel link elements
A.A. Karalis, K.C. Stylianidis &T.N. Salonikios
Application of base isolation techniques for seismic protection of structures-study cases
L. Krstevska, L. Tashkov, M. Garevski &V. Shendova
Using newly developed visco-elastic damper for building seismic design
B. Lim & H. Shen
Application of smart strategies against severe dynamic actions
A. Mandara, F. Ramundo & G. Spina
Strength of solid and hollow-core FRP-confined concrete members: A novel model
R. Modarelli
Conservation and emergency: The façade of Saint Eusanio Martyr church collapsed after the Abruzzo earthquake
M. Praticò, E. Di Fede, G. Mascarella
An indigenous model of seismic retrofit of stone masonry structures
M.M. Rafi, S.H. Lodi & S.F.A. Rafeeqi
INERD software: A new design tool to improve the robustness of RCMRF under earthquake loading
R. Zanon, M. Sommavilla, F. Labory, L.-G. Cajot, A. Plumier, H. Degée, K.Weynand & R. Oerder
Protection of structures against impact and explosion Behaviour of high performance fibre reinforced cementitious composites under high dynamic loading and
fire for safe tunnels
E. Cadoni, A. Caverzan & M. di Prisco
Elastic Systems for Dynamic Retrofitting (ESDR) of structures
P. Casadei & E. Agneloni
Numerical study of functionally-graded cementitious panels subjected to small projectile impact
S.T. Quek, V.W.J. Lin, S.C. Lee & M. Maalej
Identification of geometrical design criteria for reducing the vulnerability of urban area configurations to blast effects
C. Pérez Jiménez, M. Minguez Fica & J. De la Quintana
Effectiveness of seismic strengthening of monuments for their blast resistance
V. Sendova, G. Jekic & L. Tashkov
Strategy and guidelines for damage prevention
Toward definition of the art’s rules for the recovering of historical centre after a seismic event 969
V. Ceradini, M. Praticò & P. Terenzi
Experimental evaluation of q factor for dual steel frames with dissipative shear walls
F. Dinu, D. Dubina & C. Neagu
Structural identification from environmental vibration testing of an asymmetric-plan hospital building in Italy
M. Ferraioli, D. Abruzzese, L. Miccoli, A. Vari & G. Di Lauro
Urban earthquake loss assessment by ELER
U. Hancilar, C. Tuzun, C. Yenidogan & M. Erdik
Tall buildings under long predominant period ground motions: Analysis vs. Romanian code provisions
M. Iancovici & B. ¸Stefãnescu
Multi-hazard maps for the Valparaiso area (Chile)
M. Indirli, C. Puglisi, A. Screpanti & F. Romanelli
Consequences on the urban environment in Greece related to the resent intense earthquake activity
G.C. Manos & M. Demosthenous
Earthquake disaster mitigation through experimental and analytical studies on southern Mexican adobe houses located in urban areas
R.A. Matus, E.R. Guinto, S.S. Tizapa & J.L. Corona
A comparative structural, architectural and cost-based analysis of seismic design principles applied in reinforced concrete residential buildings in Turkey
C. Ozmen
Comparison of damage assessment methodologies for different natural hazards
T. Rossetto, A.J. Kappos, L.A. Kouris, M. Indirli, R.P. Borg, T.O. Lloyd &V. Sword-Daniels
Impact of the L’Aquila 2009 earthquake on the small village of Poggio Picenze: Damage assessment and reconstruction planning
V. Sepe, E. Spacone & C. Verazzo
Regional earthquake shaking and loss assessment
K. Sesetyan, M.B. Demircioglu, C. Zulfikar, Y. Kamer & M. Erdik
Avalanche risk assessment in populated areas
A. Talon, J.P. Muzeau & J.P. Carlier
Biography
Federico M. Mazzolani