Search Results - "Varum, H"

Experimental and numerical investigation of the cyclic response of stainless steel reinforced concrete columns by Melo, J., Afshan, S., Rossetto, T., Varum, H., Arêde, A.

“…•First large-scale tests on RC columns with duplex EN 1.4462 stainless steel rebars.•Cyclic response of RC columns with stainless steel and carbon steel…”
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Evaluation of analytical methodologies used to derive vulnerability functions by Silva, V., Crowley, H., Varum, H., Pinho, R., Sousa, R.

“…SUMMARY The recognition of fragility and vulnerability functions as a fundamental tool in seismic risk assessment has led to the development of more and more…”
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A Novel FRP Retrofit Solution for Improved Local and Global Seismic Performance of RC Buildings: Development of Fragility Curves and Comparative Cost-Benefit Analyses by Pohoryles, D. A., Minas, S., Melo, J., Bournas, D. A., Varum, H., Rossetto, T.

“…This paper evaluates the effectiveness of a novel capacity-design based retrofit for improving both the local and global behaviour of existing reinforced…”
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Seismic vulnerability assessment of historical masonry structural systems by Asteris, P.G., Chronopoulos, M.P., Chrysostomou, C.Z., Varum, H., Plevris, V., Kyriakides, N., Silva, V.

“…•A method for the seismic vulnerability assessment of masonry structures is presented.•Seismic response assessment of monumental structures.•Fragility curves…”
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Seismic retrofitting solution of an adobe masonry wall by Figueiredo, A., Varum, H., Costa, A., Silveira, D., Oliveira, C.

“…Adobe constructions represent a high percentage of the national patrimony, with high historical, cultural and architectonic value. Well-preserved adobe…”
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Extending displacement-based earthquake loss assessment (DBELA) for the computation of fragility curves by Silva, V., Crowley, H., Pinho, R., Varum, H.

“…•We present a summary of the DBELA methodology, gathering the most recent developments.•A method based on the DBELA approach is presented to derive fragility…”
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Seismic response of current RC buildings in Nepal: A comparative analysis of different design/construction by Chaulagain, H., Rodrigues, H., Jara, J., Spacone, E., Varum, H.

“…► Four types of RC building construction in Nepal were considered. ► Non-linear static and dynamic analysis was performed. ► Safety assessment was done by…”
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Characterisation of Portuguese RC Precast Industrial Building Stock by Varum, H., Batalha, N., Vitorino, H., Sousa, R., Rodrigues, H., Fernandes, P.

“…The construction of a vulnerability model requires reliable information on the features of the buildings in the study. The purpose of this work is the…”
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Optical fiber relative humidity sensor based on a FBG with a di-ureasil coating by Correia, Sandra F H, Antunes, Paulo, Pecoraro, Edison, Lima, Patrícia P, Varum, Humberto, Carlos, Luis D, Ferreira, Rute A S, André, Paulo S

“…In this work we proposed a relative humidity (RH) sensor based on a Bragg grating written in an optical fiber, associated with a coating of organo-silica…”
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Perspectives and Approaches for the Out-of-Plane Testing of Masonry Infill Walls by Furtado, A., Arêde, A., Melo, J., Rodrigues, H., Pinto, N., Varum, H.

“…It is widely accepted that further and more in-depth research is required on the out-of-plane seismic response of masonry infill walls to increase knowledge…”
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Optical Fiber Accelerometer System for Structural Dynamic Monitoring by da Costa Antunes, P.F., Lima, H.F.T., Alberto, N.J., Rodrigues, H., Pinto, P.M.F., de Lemos Pinto, J., Nogueira, R.N., Varum, H., Costa, A.G., de Brito Andre, P.S.

“…In this study, the implementation of an optical accelerometer unit based on fiber Bragg gratings, suitable to monitor structures with frequencies up to 45 Hz,…”
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Simplified hysteretic model for the representation of the biaxial bending response of RC columns by Rodrigues, H., Romão, X., Andrade-Campos, A., Varum, H., Arêde, A., Costa, A.G.

“…► Biaxial bending hysteretic non-linear macromodel for RC column analysis. ► Upgrade of a existing simplified uniaxial hysteretic Costa–Costa model. ► Model…”
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Tuned liquid dampers simulation for earthquake response control of buildings by Novo, T., Varum, H., Teixeira-Dias, F., Rodrigues, H., Silva, M. Falcao, Costa, A. Campos, Guerreiro, L.

“…This paper is focused on the study of an earthquake protection system, the tuned liquid damper (TLD), which can, if adequately designed, reduce earthquake…”
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Dynamic characterization of a heritage construction from 19th century by BRANDÃO, F., MESQUITA, E., DIÓGENES, A., ANTUNES, P., VARUM, H.

“…Abstract Heritage constructions presents high significance and importance for society. As way of contribution for the preservation of the heritage…”
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Simplified models for assessment and optimal redesign of irregular planar frames by Varum, H., Pinto, A., Costa, A., Vila Real, P.

“…► We propose a simplified methodology for predicting the response of buildings irregular in elevation. ► We propose a methodology for the optimum strengthening…”
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Dynamic Structural Health Monitoring of slender structures using optical sensors by Antunes, Paulo, Travanca, Rui, Rodrigues, Hugo, Melo, José, Jara, José, Varum, Humberto, André, Paulo

“…In this paper we summarize the research activities at the Instituto de Telecomunicações--Pólo de Aveiro and University of Aveiro, in the field of fiber Bragg…”
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Performance evaluation of retrofitting strategies for non-seismically designed RC buildings using steel braces by Varum, H., Teixeira-Dias, F., Marques, P., Pinto, A. V., Bhatti, A. Q.

“…Recent major earthquakes around the world have evidenced that research in earthquake engineering must be directed to the vulnerability assessment of existing…”
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Structural reliability assessment based on optical monitoring system: case study by Mesquita, E., Antunes, P., Henriques, A. A., Arêde, A., André, P. S., Varum, H.

“…ABSTRACT Optical systems are recognized to be an important tool for structural health monitoring, especially for real time safety assessment, due to simplified…”
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CABLE TENSIONING CONTROL AND MODAL IDENTIFICATION OF A CIRCULAR CABLE-STAYED FOOTBRIDGE by Rebelo, C., Júlio, E., Varum, H., Costa, A.

“…The dynamic loads developed by pedestrians crossing a footbridge are characterized by the superposition of only few harmonics, multiples, and submultiples of…”
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Thin bonding wires temperature measurement using optical fiber sensors by Antunes, P., Rocha, A.M., Lima, H., Varum, H., André, P.S.

“…In this work we demonstrate the use of optical fiber sensors to measure temperature in thin metallic bonding wires. Temperature was measured in copper wires…”
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