Existing exterior beam-colum joints: modeling and fragility curves as seismic loss assessment tool.
My research activity is focused on the seismic risk mitigation of existing reinforced concrete frame structures. Recent earthquakes highlighted the structural deficiencies of non-ductile reinforced concrete buildings that are characterized by the absence of seismic design criteria and by the significant vulnerability of the joint region. A common engineering practice consists in modeling the beam-column joints as rigid elements in concrete frames. Nowadays, there are many different methods for analyzing the seismic behavior of existing reinforced beam-column joints, ranging from simplified analytical approaches to complex finite elements models, all with the aim of better predicting the experimental results, considering joint deformability.

Courses Taught
Mechanics of Solids - ENGR 2333

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