The main purpose of this work is to compare different criteria for the seismic strengthening of r.c. framed buildings in order to find the optimal combinations of these retrofitting techniques. To this end, a numerical investigation is carried out with reference to the town hall of Spilinga (Italy), a r.c. framed structure with an L-shaped plan built at the beginning of the 1960s. Five structur...

Wireless sensor networks enable the development of distributed sensing applications atop tiny "mote" computing platforms. As a result, collections of these motes can be placed in an environment in order to collect data unobtrusively. In this paper I present an investigation into the feasibility of retrofitting a vehicle with wireless sensor network motes. The potential benefits from intra-vehic...

An increase in the retrofitting of smart sensors for HVAC systems in commericial buildings requires improvements to knowledge and understanding of sensor placement strategies. This report investigates the requirements for sensor placement imposed by variations in building topology, room specifications, room usage and disturbances by examining data generated from real-world models. The purpose i...

A great challenge China’s power sector faces is to mitigate its carbon dioxide emissions while satisfying the ever-increasing power demand. Optimal planning of the power sector with consideration of carbon mitigation for a long-term future remains a complex task, involving many technical alternatives and an infinite number of possible plants installations, retrofitting, and decommissioning over...

Ductile fiber-reinforced cement-based composites (DFRCCs) are being investigated for new design as well as retrofitting of structures in seismic regions. DFRCC is highly ductile and is characterized by strain-hardening in tension to strains over 3% and by unique cyclic loading behavior. To accurately predict the structural performance of DFRCC components under cyclic and seismic loading, a robu...

The evaluation of structures is imperative as these age and exposed to different external internal stresses resistances. strength any structure inclusive its structural components, can be determined from health safety. This study aimed evaluate the safety Flores Hall Valencia through use Non-Destructive Test specifically Rebound Hammer consequently propose Preventive Maintenance Management Plan...

The primary seismic force-resisting system (SFRS) in middle- to high-rise reinforced concrete (RC) building structures often includes coupled shear walls (CSWs) and single (SSWs). These are designed transfer lateral forces the foundation dissipate energy through development of plastic hinges. latter lead residual displacement these structural components. On other hand, self-centering systems en...

In response to the growing demand for eco-friendly construction materials, natural fibers such as bamboo and jute have emerged viable alternatives traditional options like steel concrete. These fibres offer several advantages, including high tensile properties, crack resistance, moisture making them suitable structural applications. This study explores potential of textile-based composite retro...

Existing buildings can be at a greater seismic risk due to non-conformance current design codes and may require structural retrofitting improve building performance. The most recent example of that seen from the 2015 AD earthquake in Nepal other sub continental regions, where numbers were destroyed with more fatal consequences have drawn attention government authorities general public for resis...