Finite Element Analysis of DSSI Effects for a Building of Strategic Importance in Catania (Italy)

• Published in: Procedia engineering Vol. 158; pp. 374 - 379
• Main Authors: Abate, Glenda, Massimino, Maria Rossella, Romano, Salvatore
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2016
• Subjects: amplification ratios; FEM modelling; Fourier amplitude spectra; masonry structure; national technical codes; national technical codes; amplification ratios; FEM modelling; Fourier amplitude spectra; masonry structure

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