PSI - Issue 78

Debora Dei Rocini et al. / Procedia Structural Integrity 78 (2026) 1310–1317

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• Escape module: Features an emergency hammer, protective eyewear, an FFP3 mask for respiratory protection, a headlamp with spare batteries, and a whistle for signaling. • Tools module: Comprises a folding shovel, folding saw, twine, paracord, zip ties, and bungee cords for basic field tasks and overcoming obstacles. The overarching goal of this structured 7 Day Autonomy kit is to enable inspectors to operate effectively and safely in austere conditions, mitigating logistical challenges and allowing them to focus entirely on the critical task of post-earthquake infrastructure triage (Canterbury, 2014; Wiseman, 2014).

VOLUME (L)

Weather protection 2.8

Medical 3.5

Food-Water - Backpack 13.2

Tools 2.7

Extra 1.8

Electronic s module 1.6

Food-Water - Car 41.5

Sleeping 11.5

Hygiene 1.7

Escape 1.2

(a)

WEIGHT (KG)

Sleeping 1.63

Tools 1.33

Electronics module 1.21

Backpack 1.30

Weather protectio n 0.80

Hygien e 0.65

Escap e …

Food-Water - Car 31.47

Food-Water - Backpack 9.87

Medical 1.12

Extra 0.42

(b)

Fig. 5 – Volume in Liters (a) and weight in Kilograms (b) of the different modules of 7D Kit

6. Conclusions and future developments The VISIT-X7 methodology, supported by its dedicated operational kits, represents a significant advancement in post-earthquake technical triage for strategic transport infrastructures. By adopting an approach analogous to medical triage, VISIT-X7 enables a rapid, standardized, and objective initial assessment of infrastructure conditions, facilitating the timely identification of critical safety deficits and prioritizing further specialist investigations. The integration of advanced technologies like drones, high-resolution cameras, and thermal sensors within the VISIT inspector kit significantly enhances the visual assessment capabilities, while the protective clothing and personal