Seismic design and assessment of structures hinge on accurately quantifying the non-linear behaviour of various structural and non-structural elements within the built environment. Experimental testing has become a cornerstone of earthquake engineering, providing invaluable insights into key structural behaviours that can be either designed for or mitigated against.
This paper presents...
In the initial stages of construction design, precisely defining the loads that a structure must support is of utmost importance. While structures are generally designed to handle live loads effectively, they must also be capable of accommodating other types of loads. The dominant types of loads that a construction must withstand can differ based on the materials used and the type of...
Assessing existing bridges is an important task in the sustainable management of infrastructure, particularly for those structures that have been in service for extended periods and lack comprehensive technical documentation. In fact, due to the old age of a large part of the infrastructure assets and the deteriorating conditions affecting the structural elements, their safety with respect to...
The assessment of the condition of existing bridges is of great importance, particularly for bridge structures that have been in operation for a long time and for which no adequate technical documentation exists. The behavior and condition of these bridges change over time, making it necessary to perform specific experimental tests and additional analyses to determine their actual load-bearing...
In this paper are presented original results obtained from the realized well targeted laboratory tests of nonlinear response of the constructed large-scale prototype models of circular RC bridge piers under realistically simulated earthquake-like cyclic bending and different levels of the induced axial loads.
Considering the obtained detailed results from the integral experimental...
The dynamic response of masonry structures is essential for the safety and durability of civil engineering structures, particularly in earthquake-prone regions. As masonry techniques evolve, the adoption of adhesive foams instead of traditional mortar is transforming construction practices. Binders in the form of adhesive foams provide faster building processes, better binder properties,...
The recent seismic activity in Croatia has inflicted significant damage on numerous buildings, with masonry structures being especially vulnerable. For the effective rehabilitation and restoration of these structures, it is critical to assess key mechanical properties such as the modulus of elasticity, compressive strength, tensile strength, and shear strength. Conventional methods for...
Presented in this paper is an innovative system efficient for seismic protection of sensitive infill in RC frame buildings created with upgrading of isolated buildings with developed specific uniform SB devices. Capability of the new seismic protection system of masonry infilled frame buildings was fully demonstrated with the conducted extensive seismic shaking table tests of large-scale...
The increasing spread of timber as structural material strongly seeks for deeper investigations concerning its behaviour, in static and, even more, in cyclic conditions. It is well known that timber is characterised by several favourable properties, as lightness (significantly lower than e.g., concrete and steel), high strength-to-weight ratio, proneness to reusability and recyclability (under...
This paper presents the procedure for remote testing of various categories of bridges, incorporating both static and dynamic assessment methodologies. The investigated structures include different types of bridges categorized by the structural system and materials, as well as different categories of bridges according to their usage. Therefore, the study incorporates a cable-stayed steel...
The dynamic behaviour of sand and sand mixtures containing low-plasticity fines at low confining stresses is of crucial importance for geotechnical engineering, especially in regions prone to seismic activity. Such materials can be found in nature or produced in the laboratory. For these mixtures, the accurate assessment and representation of the initial void ratio, defined by the phase...
The roof timber constructions are and have been used extensively to support floors and roofs, nowadays as well as traditionally. They consist of plain timber elements and carpentry joints that work together mainly by contact pressure and friction. The structural response of roof frameworks (especially those in historical buildings) is highly dependent on the behaviour of their joints,...
