Issue 48

M. L. Puppio et alii, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 48 (2019) 706-739; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.48.66

Figure 20: Procedure proposed.

FEMA NALYSIS

he procedure described above is applied to a portion of the "G. Carducci" School in Empoli. The effect of the link on ductility and dissipation is modelled through plastic hinges. In this case, the plastic hinge model described in the FEMA code (Chapter 5 of [26]). Hence, flexural (ductile) and shear (brittle) plastic hinges are placed at the ends of the links. T

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