Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Characterization of catastrophic actions on constructions 1.1 Design fires for structural engineering M. Gillie, F.Wald & K. Horová 1.2 Characterization and modelling of seismic action D. Lungu, A. Stratan & R. Vacareanu 1.3 Characterization of catastrophic actions on constructions: Explosive loads A. Tyas 1.4 Actions due to natural catastrophes, except volcanic eruptions T. Stathopoulos, I. Zisis, A. Talon, J.-P. Muzeau, C. Coelho, J.-P. Carlier & S.Wolinski 1.5 Actions due to volcanic eruptions J.-P. Muzeau, A. Talon, J.-C. Thouret, T. Rossetto, B. Faggiano, D. De Gregorio, G. Zuccaro & M. Indirli 1.6 Tsunami hazard and risk evaluation in the Gulf of Naples: State of the art and perspectives S. Tinti, F. Zaniboni, A. Armigliato & G. Pagnoni Chapter 2: Analysis of behaviour of constructions under catastrophic events 2.1 Analyses of structures under fire D. Bacinskas, E. Geda, V. Gribniak, G. Kaklauskas, G. Cefarelli,B. Faggiano, A. Ferraro, F.M. Mazzolani, E. Nigro, C. Couto, N. Lopes, P. Vila Real, M. Hajpál, Á. Török, M. Kaliske, L. Kwasniewski, D. Pintea & R. Zaharia 2.2 Evaluation of structural response under exceptional seismic actions M. Fischinger & G. Della Corte 2.3 Analysis of behaviour of constructions under impact and explosions: Approaches for structural analysis, from material modeling to structural response G. De Matteis, E. Cadoni & D. Asprone 2.4 Consequences of natural disasters on constructions C. Coelho, R.P. Borg, V. Sesov & M. Indirli 2.5 Consequences of volcanic eruptions on constructions R.P. Borg & M. Indirli Chapter 3: Evaluation of vulnerability of constructions 3.1 Vulnerability of existing buildings under fire E. Nigro, G. Cefarelli, F.Wald, M. Hajpál, R. Zaharia, N. Lopes, P. Vila Real,L. Kwasniewski, Z. Drabowicz, D. Pantousa, E. Geda, D. Bacinskas, V. Gribniak & M. Heinisuo 3.2 Performance based evaluation and risk analysis E. Mistakidis, R. Vacareanu &A.J. Kappos 3.3 Vulnerability and damageability of constructions under impact and explosion F. Dinu 3.4 Performance assessment under multiple hazards D. Vamvatsikos, E. Nigro, L.A. Kouris, G. Panagopoulos, A.J. Kappos, T. Rossetto, T.O. Lloyd &T. Stathopoulos Chapter 4: Protecting, strengthening and repairing 4.1 Fire damaged structures Y.C.Wang, F.Wald, J. Vácha & M. Hajpál 4.2 Innovative seismic protection technologies and case studies M. Kaliske &A. Mandara 4.3 Blast loading assessment and mitigation in the context of the protection of constructions in an urban environment P.D. Smith 4.4 Mitigation options for natural hazards, with a special focus on volcanic eruptions M. Indirli, E. Nigro, L. Kouris, F. Romanelli & G. Zuccaro 4.5 Avalanche risk assessment in populated areas A. Talon & J.-P. Muzeau Chapter 5: Strategy and guidelines for damage prevention 5.1 Fire design in Europe M. Heinisuo, M. Laasonen & J. Outinen 5.2 Demands and recommendations for assessment and mitigation of risk under exceptional earthquakes A. Plumier, R. Landolfo & D. Dubina 5.3 Impact and explosion M.P. Byfield & P.P. Smith 5.4 Multi-hazard risk assessment methodology M.H. Faber & H. Narasimhan 5.5 A framework and guidelines for volcanic risk assessment H. Narasimhan, R.P. Borg, G. Zuccaro, M.H. Faber, D. De Gregorio, B. Faggiano, A. Formisano, F.M. Mazzolani & M. Indirli