Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
DADO – Database di Danno Osservato (Database of observed damage), a platform developed by Eucentre, collects, organises and makes available data on the effects of earthquakes on Italian buildings. This information infrastructure is of great scientific and operational value, and was created to support research, prevention planning, and the management of seismic emergencies.
DADO is a digital archive that systematically documents damage to buildings following major Italian seismic events in recent decades. Data is collected through field surveys conducted by qualified technicians according to standardised protocols. This data includes information on:
- type of construction and condition of the building.
- level of damage suffered (from no damage to collapse);
- geographical location (from individual buildings to municipal level);
- Post-seismic conditions of practicability;
- possible safety or demolition interventions.
The database is a strategic tool for reducing seismic risk. Its main objectives are:
- provide a homogeneous and accessible database for analysing the behaviour of buildings during earthquakes;
- support the modelling of the seismic vulnerability of buildings with real, verifiable empirical data;
- guide post-earthquake prevention, strengthening and reconstruction policies by helping to identify widespread criticalities and intervention priorities;
- encourage scientific research, the development of risk scenarios, and the calibration of forecasting models;
- to document the effects of earthquakes over time in a transparent and traceable manner for the benefit of administrators, technicians, researchers, and civil protection personnel.
DADO is not just a data repository, but a constantly evolving platform which aims to enhance the wealth of information accumulated over years of field experience, making it a cornerstone of the national seismic resilience strategy. Knowledge of actual observed damage is a valuable resource for learning from the past and designing a safer future.
