A full-scale reinforced concrete frame was recently tested using the pseudo-dynamic approach at the ELSA laboratory at JRC (Ispra, Italy) as a joint activity within a European training network (ICONS). The frame has four storeys and three bays and is intended to represent typical design and construction practice in most South-European countries in the 1950’s. After a first r<wJ1<i of experiments, the damagedmodel was repaired using selective techniques and then re-tested under identical input motion. In thispaper, the design and construction of the full-scale test specimen is firstly described, followed by anoverview of the test-rig set-up, including the distribution of additional masses, the loading system confignration and instrumeutation plan. Finally, the test procedure is described and the results summarised.