1) Development of models for the non-linear static and dynamic
analysis of reinforced concrete structures: spread plasticity
models; fibre models; deformation capacity at collapse.
2) Study on the seismic behaviour and design criteria of RC
structures: influence of the vertical seismic component; damage
evaluation; design according to Eurocode 8; influence of masonry
infills; displacement based seismic design methodologies.
3) Pushover procedures for the estimate of seismic response:
simplified procedures for the estimate of seismic response;
standard, multi-modal and adaptive procedures; pushover procedures
for plan-asymmetric buildings.
4) Insertion of devices for the control of seismic effects: base
isolation of structures subjected to near-fault ground motions;
fluid-viscous dampers for the seismic rehabilitation of existing
buildings.
5) Reliability analysis and probabilistic approaches for structures
subjected to seismic actions: determination of seismic hazard;
influence of seismic intensity measure; evaluation of failure
probability of RC structures subjected to seismic action.
6) Evaluation of seismic vulnerability of masonry buildings:
analysis of collapse mechanisms.
7) Dynamic identification of structures through forced vibration
test: forced vibration tests of buildings, bridges and footbridges;
identification in the frequency domain.
8) Experimental studies on structural concrete: elements realized
with natural or recycled aggregates; durability.
9) Plate and shells.
10) Spatial strucutral systems.