Vitantonio Vacca
Polytechnic University of Bari
21 Papers
47 Citations
Vitantonio Vacca is an academic researcher from Polytechnic University of Bari. The author has contributed to research in topics: Masonry & Computer science. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 20 publications. Previous affiliations of Vitantonio Vacca include University of Bari & ANAS.
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Papers
DEM modeling and experimental analysis of the static behavior of a dry-joints masonry cross vaults
TL;DR: The purpose of this paper is to study the dynamic and static three-dimensional behavior of a dry-assembled masonry cross vault through the comparison of Distinct Element Modeling results and laboratory tests’ results on a physical model obtained by mean of 3D printing.
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Mechanical Characteristics and Water Absorption Properties of Blast-Furnace Slag Concretes with Fly Ashes or Microsilica Additions
TL;DR: In this paper, the results of an experimental tests campaign carried out on concretes with recycled aggregates added in substitution of sand were presented, and the results showed that in the concrete so made the water absorption capacity has reduced and durability has improved, which can be especially utilized for research on a larger scale in this field.
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Structural Operativity Evaluation of Strategic Buildings Through Finite Element (FE) Models Validated by Operational Modal Analysis (OMA).
TL;DR: A non-destructive technique based on the monitoring of the environmental vibrations of two strategic buildings by positioning accelerometers in well-defined points was used for fixing their dynamic behavior, indicating a good quality of the analysis and also the possibility of using directly well-tuned models for verifying the structural operating indices.
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Experimental Characterization of Traditional Mortars and Polyurethane Foams in Masonry Wall
TL;DR: In this article, the behavior of polyurethane foams, used as adhesives for the construction of thin joints brick masonry walls, has been investigated and compared with traditional mortars masonry, as the type of joints varies and the arrangement of the holes of the bricks varies with respect to the direction of the applied load.
Bell's dynamic interaction on a reinforced concrete bell tower
TL;DR: From the results it is noticed that the bell tower does not comply with its maximum capacity due to the dynamic interaction with the bells swinging as evidenced by the presence of cracks on the facades of the tower.
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