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.
Eucentre offers a comprehensive seismic-geotechnical assessment system designed to ensure the stability of natural and artificial slopes. Developed within the Risk Scenarios Department, it is a framework that combines numerical modelling, geotechnical analysis, laboratory testing and multiscale monitoring.
Various methodologies and tools are used for the assessment, including:
- data collection from site tests (CPT, SPT and probes) and geological investigations;
- integration with localised digital terrain models;
- use of advanced calculation codes (Limit Equilibrium, Discrete Element Method (DEM), finite-difference or finite-element) for static and dynamic evaluations (with seismic input compatible with NTC);
- experimental validation of models is achieved through testing on full- or reduced-scale prototypes in the Eucentre laboratories;
- themes maps, safety factors, failure scenarios, expected displacements and recommendations for consolidation interventions are also produced.
Feasibility project for the reconstruction of Arquata del Tronto.
The Foundation provided technical and scientific support to the Special Office for Reconstruction (USR) of the Marche Region in drafting the Technical and Economic Feasibility Project for reconstructing the historic centre of Arquata del Tronto. This is one of the municipalities that was most affected by the 2016 earthquake sequence.
Taking into account the complex orographic and slope characteristics of the site, the design solution for consolidating the entire Arquata del Tronto hill is innovative. This design favours a system of permanent active tie rods on opposing walls at different heights, minimising the use of traditional blind tie rods. The overall layout includes approximately 400 tie rods, with a total length of around 13 km.
