Seismic Out-of-Plane Assessment of Podesta Palace in Mantua (Italy)

A seismic out-of-plane assessment of Podestà Palace in Mantua, Italy, revealed significant vulnerability in its north-east façade due to the lack of connection between orthogonal walls and tie-rods. Despite Mantua being marginally affected by the 2012 Emilia earthquake, the study's nonlinear kinematic analyses, using a macro-block model, accurately replicated observed damage patterns. This validated the modeling strategies and analysis methods employed. The research further identified optimal strengthening solutions that balance monument preservation with seismic resilience.

Degli Abbati, S., Cattari, S., Marassi, I., & Lagomarsino, S. (2014). Seismic Out-of-Plane Assessment of Podestà Palace in Mantua (Italy). Key Engineering Materials, 624, 88–96. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.624.88