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Use of recycled waste pet bottles fibers for the reinforcement of concrete by Foti, Dora

“…In the present paper the results of some tests performed on concrete specimens reinforced with fibers made from waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles…”
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Rolling devices for seismic isolation of lightweight structures and equipment. Design and realization of a prototype by Foti, Dora

“…Summary The present paper shows the results of an experimental study on new rolling seismic isolators made with steel cylindrical elements arranged on two…”
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Prediction of the fundamental frequencies and modal shapes of historic masonry towers by empirical equations based on experimental data by Diaferio, Mariella, Foti, Dora, Potenza, Francesco

“…•Analysis of the empirical laws proposed in literature for the towers first frequency.•Proposed of new optimized functions for the fundamental frequency's…”
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New Mortar Mixes with Chemically Depolymerized Waste PET Aggregates by Foti, Dora, Lerna, Michela

“…Nanoparticles are used in innovative mortars in order to improve their engineering properties. In this paper, recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate)…”
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Structural Operativity Evaluation of Strategic Buildings through Finite Element (FE) Models Validated by Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) by Foti, Dora, Giannoccaro, Nicola Ivan, Vacca, Vitantonio, Lerna, Michela

“…In this paper, a non-destructive technique based on the monitoring of the environmental vibrations of two strategic buildings by positioning accelerometers in…”
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On the Seismic Response of Protected and Unprotected Middle-Rise Steel Frames in Far-Field and Near-Field Areas by Foti, Dora

“…Several steel moment-resisting framed buildings were seriously damaged during Northridge (1994); Kobe (1995); Kocaeli, Turkey (1999), earthquakes. Indeed, for…”
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The Mechanical Response of Structural Elements in Enclosed Structures during Electric Vehicle Fires: A Computational Study by La Scala, Armando, Loprieno, Pierpaolo, Foti, Dora, La Scala, Massimo

“…Due to their reduced emissions and environmental benefits, electric vehicles (EVs) have grown in popularity over the past few years. However, EV fires can be a…”
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Viscoelastic frictional properties of rubber-layer roller bearings (RLRB) seismic isolators by Menga, Nicola, Foti, Dora, Carbone, Giuseppe

“…This paper deals with the behavior of a rubber-layer roller bearing (RLRB) isolation system. This system consists of steel cylinders interposed between steel…”
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A procedure for the seismic risk assessment of the cultural heritage by Diaferio, Mariella, Foti, Dora, Sabbà, Maria F., Lerna, Michela

“…In the last decades, several researchers have proposed procedures for the evaluation of the seismic risk of buildings with different structural typologies. The…”
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Dynamic Identification on an Irregular Structure by Diaferio, Mariella, Foti, Dora, Giannoccaro, Nicola Ivan, Sabbà, Maria Francesca

“…This paper presents the experimental analysis on the “Municipal Headquarters” of Palagianello Town. This is a strategic building with a high complexity at…”
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Comprehensive Review on the Dynamic and Seismic Behavior of Flat-Bottom Cylindrical Silos Filled With Granular Material by Mansour, Sulyman, Pieraccini, Luca, Palermo, Michele, Foti, Dora, Gasparini, Giada, Trombetti, Tomaso, Silvestri, Stefano

“…The seismic design of industrial flat-bottom ground-supported silos filled with granular material still presents several challenges to be addressed. They are…”
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Modal Analysis of a Fire-Damaged Masonry Vault by La Scala, Armando, Loprieno, Pierpaolo, Ivorra, Salvador, Foti, Dora, La Scala, Massimo

“…This study analyzes the thermo-mechanical behavior of a brick vault and the effect of a fire on its dynamic characteristics. Based on the results of an…”
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Experimental Characterization of Traditional Mortars and Polyurethane Foams in Masonry Wall by Foti, Dora, Vacca, Vitantonio, Lerna, Michela

“…Masonry is a composite material largely used in construction. It exhibits several advantages, including significant compressive strength, thermal inertia, and…”
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Editorial: Energy dissipation devices and vibration-control systems for structures and infrastructures to mitigate damages under different hazards by Palermo, Michele, Ponzo, Felice Carlo, Foti, Dora, Mazza, Fabio, Takewaki, Izuru, Castaldo, Paolo

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Dynamic behavior of new aluminum-steel energy dissipating devices by Foti, Dora, Diaferio, Mariella, Nobile, Riccardo

“…SUMMARY In the present study, a new dissipation device for seismic protection of structures is proposed. This device is designed to dissipate the energy…”
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Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Consolidating Treatments in Pugliese Tuff (Gravina Calcarenite) Used in Italian Heritage Buildings by Huesca-Tortosa, Jose Antonio, Spairani-Berrio, Yolanda, Coviello, Cristiano Giuseppe, Sabbà, Maria Francesca, Rizzo, Fabio, Foti, Dora

“…This work evaluates the effectiveness of various consolidating treatments applied to Pugliese tuff (Gravina Calcarenite). This type of stone has been used in…”
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Rammed Earth with Straw Fibers and Earth Mortar: Mix Design and Mechanical Characteristics Determination by Sabbà, Maria Francesca, Tesoro, Mariateresa, Falcicchio, Cecilia, Foti, Dora

“…Raw earth is one of the oldest building materials, which is suitable for various uses: from the construction of load-bearing walls to use for plasters and…”
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Mechanical Characteristics and Water Absorption Properties of Blast-Furnace Slag Concretes with Fly Ashes or Microsilica Additions by Foti, Dora, Lerna, Michela, Sabbà, Maria, Vacca, Vitantonio

“…The paper shows the results of an experimental tests campaign carried out on concretes with recycled aggregates added in substitution of sand. Sand, in fact,…”
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Dynamics of a Flexible Roof Test Model under Ambient Vibrations Measurements by Rizzo, Fabio, Bedon, Chiara, Mansour, Sulyman, Pistol, Aleksander, Sabbà, Maria Francesca, Flaga, Łukasz, Klaput, Renata, Foti, Dora

“…Flexible roofs are sensitive to wind actions because they are light, and their deformability can induce local or global instability. In most cases, their…”
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A Dissipating Frames for Seismic Retrofitting and Building Energy-Efficiency by Foti, Dora, Ruggiero, Francesco, Sabbà, Maria Francesca, Lerna, Michela

“…In the present paper a new and innovative way to approach the regeneration of public buildings and public housing is proposed. It consists in a dissipative…”
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