Pathology, seismic vulnerability and retrofit

Scope. Assessment of existing buildings: current condition of the structure and expected response to the design earthquake, under NSR-10 chapter A.10.

Method. The study combines inspection and damage diagnosis with a model of the structure as built. The result is a vulnerability index and an intervention proposal.

Retrofit. When the assessment requires it, the firm designs the retrofit and can follow its construction. This work has been carried out in clinics, hotels, hospitals, corporate headquarters and institutional buildings, where the operation of the building determines how and when it can be intervened.