PRESSAFE-disp: a method for the fast in-plane seismic assessment of existing precast RC buildings after the Emilia earthquake of May 2012

Abstract The existing precast reinforced concrete structures not specifically designed against earthquakes have proved to be very sensitive seismic demands. After the lesson learnt from Emilia earthquake of May 2012, causing many collapses and severe damage, reliable design criteria been established for new strengthening ones. Despite this, a large percentage buildings in Italian territories actually has object interventions remains an unsafe condition with regard actions. In this context, methods rapid assessment can helpful both estimate current safety level building stocks plan necessary interventions, possibly at scale industrial area. To aim, paper proposes PRESSAFE-disp (PRecast Existing Structure Seismic Assessment by Fast Evaluation-displacements) method, useful fast evaluation fragility curves structures. damage criteria, applicable structural elements non-structural cladding on perimeter, selected order capture mechanisms observed during inspections conducted authors aftermath 2012 earthquakes. method allows comprehensive explanation in-plane behaviour RC could effectively adopted, example, loss estimations risk assessments areas, as well wide seismic-prone Mediterranean