Analysis of Solutions to Rebuild Aquila City, Italy, after the 2009 Earthquake
Tomme: LVII (LXI) Fascicle: 4 | 2011
Pages: 185-196
Abstract text:
The earthquake is an unpredictable natural catastrophe caused by tectonic plates friction. The present paper describes the results of studies related to the destructions and the consequences of April 6th, 2009, earthquake produced in the center of Italy, where a vast majority of buildings in Aquila city were ruined. Then, the paper continues with the measures of reconstruction and the seismic isolation solutions proposed and used in newly-erected constructions.
Key Words:
earthquake; friction pendulum isolators; project CASE
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