EXISTING STRUCTURES ASSESSMENT AND STRENGTHENING

A topic of significant current relevance is the seismic vulnerability of existing buildings, particularly those constructed before the mid-1990s, as sadly evidenced by recent earthquakes.

In addition to this primarily structural and safety concern, recent legislation has linked the topic to tax incentives, such as the “Sismabonus,” which is discussed in more detail in the following section.

Engineer Mario Gallinelli has been designing reinforced concrete and steel structures for over 40 years. Engineer Michele Gallinelli has specialized in structural engineering, has attended the latest training courses in the field, and has participated in the technical volunteer effort in Emilia, where he was deployed by the Engineers’ Association to carry out structural inspections on earthquake-damaged buildings, completing the AEDES forms mandated by the Ministry and Civil Protection Department.

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Combining the opportunity to directly observe the behavior and damage of earthquake-stricken buildings, the in-depth knowledge of calculation techniques and structural regulations, and numerous case studies involving the assessment of reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and prefabricated structures, the Gallinelli Engineering Studio is able to responsibly conduct seismic vulnerability assessments of existing structures.

Following the recent major earthquakes (L’Aquila 2009 and Emilia 2012), which caused extensive damage to buildings and loss of life, several legislative documents (such as Decree-Law No. 74/2012), guidelines, and vulnerability assessment manuals were issued, encouraging the seismic evaluation of existing buildings — particularly industrial warehouses, as they have proven to be among the most vulnerable structures.

It is also important to note that the Consolidated Law on Workplace Safety (D.Lgs. No. 81/2008) identifies the employer as responsible for the safety of their employees, which includes the structural safety of the workplaces.
Having a documented seismic vulnerability assessment of the buildings represents an important measure that protects the employer and can also be valuable for insurance purposes.

Thanks to the experience gained through extensive structural analysis and fieldwork, the studio is able to accurately apply various modeling and analysis techniques (static, dynamic, push-over, local mechanisms), going beyond mere numerical results to realistically assess structural behavior and propose the most advanced strengthening techniques.

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