This paper investigates different optimisation methods for the finite element model
calibration ...of monitored masonry structures affected by earthquakes. The aim is to establish a
reference numerical model in support of the existing monitoring systems installed on the
structures. The Seismic Observatory of the Structures (OSS), is the Italian network for the
| There are numerous ways to realize vibration absorbers. |
Modal expansion techniques are typically used to expand the experimental modal displacements at t...he sensor positions to other unmeasured degrees of freedom. Since in
most cases the sensors can be attached only at limited locations in a structure, an expansion is essential to assess the condition of substructures such as tanks and pipelines
| The seismic events that struck central Italy in 2016 caused severe damage to a wide range of buil... |
This paper analyses the impact of the most recent Italian safety national regulation (Dlgs. 81/08...) on the occupational accidents frequency and severity in Food and Drink Industry. Food and Drink Industry (FDI) is a branch of manufacturing sector with a relevant role in European Union and Italian economy. Far away from the common way of thinking, the FDI sector has an accident frequency comparable to those of other manufacturing sectors.
The paper presents a semi-quantitative methodology developed to help Italian local authorities in... facing multi-risk aspects inside their Land Use Planning practices. The methodology acts as a pre-screening of natural and industrial risks and their possible interactions, with the aim of better addressing the possible LUP interventions to increase the safety.
Nowadays the majority of organizations operating in manufacturing field recognize the importance ...of including the Human Factor contribution into the industrial process optimization (Hong k. et al., 2007). As far technical measures and work organization procedures have been optimized in order to reduce the defects and upgrade the safety, the Human Factor assessment still represents for Managers a difficult task to deal with.
With constant pressure to reduce maintenance costs as well as short-term budget constraints in a ...changing market environment, asset managers are compelled to continue operating aging assets while deferring maintenance and investment.
Following the implementation of international and national regulations and standards pertaining t...he control of risks in different industrial and civil domains, a general increase of the safety knowledge was noticed and recognized in literature (e.g. Lee & Harrison, 2000). Indeed, different campaigns to rise the awareness of the general public were developed and implemented.