Building Features
The building has a rectangular footprint measuring approximately 43 × 15 m and a height of nearly 20 m.
The supporting structure consists of four unidirectional reinforced concrete frames, with concrete columns and beams. The floors are reinforced concrete slabs (20+4 cm thick), while the infill walls consist of single-leaf exposed brick masonry with an internal lightweight perforated brick lining.
The building exhibited high seismic vulnerability due to geometric irregularities and the limited ductility of certain structural elements.
The original project planned the construction of a seismic joint to separate the stairwell, the addition of reinforced concrete shear walls, and the strengthening of existing foundations and some structural frame elements.
Intervention with Resisto 5.9
The approved project involved the adoption of the Resisto 5.9 dry-applied seismic coat, a modular steel exoskeleton with integrated thermal insulation, installed entirely from the exterior.
This solution allowed the project team to address multiple structural weaknesses with a single system, completely eliminating the invasive interventions previously planned. Thanks to Resisto 5.9, it was possible to:
- Confine infill walls
- Increase the energy dissipation capacity of the existing structure
- Enhance its seismic load resistance
These results were achieved without any internal works, significantly reducing on-site time and labor, and enabling the community to use the facility promptly.
The intervention was completed with the installation of a ventilated façade system with gres panels.
