A shake table protocol for seismic assessment and qualification of acceleration?sensitive nonstructural elements

A shake table protocol for seismic assessment and qualification of acceleration-sensitive nonstructural elements (NEs) is developed. The paper critically reviews existing protocols highlights their criticalities, pointing out the need development novel approaches protocols. developed in light these considering most recent advances field specific expertise research team. significant contributing parts consist definition required response spectra generation signals performance evaluation tests. reliability robustness are evidenced real-floor motions as a reference, also proving superiority with respect to reference alternatives. defined approach procedures generally applicable easily extendable different case studies, process highly versatile modifiable. implementation literature practice will significantly enhance NEs. This possibly have strong impact on public safety economy.