Seismic upgrading of RC buildings by advanced techniques: The ILVA-IDEM Research Project

This Volume is a collection of scientific contributions dealing with a wide experimental/theoretical research developed during the years 2000-2005, in the former industrial area of Bagnoli (Naples, Italy). The results of 15 full-scale tests (both static and dynamic) on real RC structures seismically upgraded by means of different, innovative and advanced, techniques are presented and discussed, together with the comparison with relevant theoretical/numerical studies. The following upgrading techniques have been considered: 1. Base isolation; 2. Buckling restrained braces; 3. Composite materials; 4. Eccentric braces; 5. Shape memory alloy braces; 6. Steel and aluminium shear panels The activity has been developed by four Institutions: University of Naples “Federico II” (coordination); University of Basilicata; University of Chieti-Pescara; Italian Department of Civil Protection.