PSI - Issue 78

Paolo Petrella et al. / Procedia Structural Integrity 78 (2026) 2062–2069

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Fig. 1. (a) view of the main façade; (b) plan of first floor with damage icons; (c) damage legend.

2.1. Historical notes on the building and historical seismicity

The building was built by the Jesuits to be used as a college and should have been completed with the construction of a new church. Works began in 1666 and in 1687 the college was opened and had a central courtyard layout, typical of monastic or collegiate structures. The city of Sulmona has been affected by numerous significant seismic events over the last few centuries, Fig. 2 shows the most significant events among the 60 that have occurred from 1350 to today. The events identified mostly fall in central Italy and the Umbria-Marche Apennines, other more significant ones are located near the city of Sulmona (Maiella and Valle Peligna).

Fig. 2. Year of occurrence and intensity (MM) of the main earthquakes in Sulmona.