Uncertainty in Seismic Capacity of Masonry Buildings

Seismic assessment of masonry structures is plagued by both inherent randomness and model uncertainty. The former is referred to as aleatory uncertainty, the latter as epistemic uncertainty because it depends on the knowledge level. Pioneering studies on reinforced concrete buildings have revealed a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nicola Augenti, Fulvio Parisi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-07-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/2/3/218