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The paper analyzes the application of the numerical findings of the program, which is becoming increasingly difficult for civil and structural design. Since, as in many other countries, the verification of design using a software model is now required by current Italian codes as well. Given this, the structural engineer must provide a technical report using a licensed software tool, attached to other project documents to get the Seismic Authorization at the local Civil Engineering Department offices. Following a brief explanation of structural analysis methodologies, this study presents a criterion for assessing the applicability of numerical findings obtained using any structural software. Three case studies of this criterion are shown to demonstrate how to check them using simple manual calculations: (i) the normal stress in RC columns subjected to gravity loads; (ii) the periods of vibration, participating masses, and seismic base shear derived from dynamic modal analysis; and (iii) the main parameters characterizing the pushover curves of existing buildings. Finally, this work underlines the significance of confirming the application of numerical results obtained by software in civil and structural design. The offered criteria and scenarios exhibit realistic techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability in structural performance assessment, according to the structural requirements imposed by current codes in Italy and similar countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Industrial Architecture and their associated engineering structures have a clear objective. They need to be designed and constructed to allow for a product production independently of their nature. In the early XX century German Architecture, especially with the "Bauhaus" movement and others, such as Pier Luigi Nervi in Italy, provided a great impulse to the concept of Industrial Architecture constituting pieces of art. Today, we find examples of industrial buildings that are excellently preserved, and the management of their changing flexibility demand generate engineering judgement to accommodate new "production options" with a safe performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]