3rd Croatian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 3CroCEE

Co-Chairs: Professors Michele Calvi, Amr Elnashai, and Michael Fardis (alphabetical)
Coordinator: Professor Luigi di Sarno

This special session bring together internationally leading experts on earthquake repair and retrofitting of structures to achieve ore-defined performance objectives. The session covers the two sub-themes of (a) concepts and applications and (b) regulations and guidelines, to provide the attendants with a broad view of the topic. The three co-chairs have extensive experience and track records in Europe and the USA, and the speakers are carefully selected to represent the state-of-the-art. For both repair and retrofitting, a performance-based approach is adopted, and the interaction between local section/member and sub-assemblage/system capacity assumes centerstage. The session is structured in 2 parts, each starting with an overview by one of the co-chairs. The morning session features Professor G.M.Calvi overviewing concepts and applications, and the afternoon session features Professor M. Fardis overviewing regulations and guidelines. Four detailed presentations in each half-session follow the overview presentations. The half-sessions are kicked-off by Professor A. Elnashai and wrapped-up by Professor L. di Sarno.