Structural studies, repairs, and maintenance of historical buildings VII / edited by C.A. Brebbia.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Contributor:

Brebbia, C. A.

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Conference Name:

International Conference on Structural Studies, Repairs, and Maintenance of Historical Buildings (7th : 2001 : Bologna, Italy)

Series:

International series on advances in architecture 1368-1435 ; v. 7.

International series on advances in architecture, 1368-1435 ; v. 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historic buildings--Maintenance and repair--Congresses.

Historic buildings.

Historic buildings--Maintenance and repair.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

715 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Southampton, UK ; Boston : WIT Press, [2001]

Contents:

Section 1 Structural Issues

Identification of structural pathologies of San Martin tower / S. Hernandez, J. Cascales, A. Sanchez, P. Loscos 3

Practical applications of the constructional principles for ancient pagoda / H. Xuanjiang, Z. Xiaohou, C. Haosheng 15

The stability of slender masonry mullions / A.R. Selby 21

New ideas on the use of systematically constructed tension structures to cover historical archaeological sites / S. Hebbelinck, A.H. Hendrickx, M. Mollaert, J. Haase 29

Fire resistance of historic iron structures in multi-storey buildings / G.G. Nieuwmeijer 39

Section 2 Seismic Behaviour and Vibrations

Seismic stabilization of heritage structures in California / S.E. Thomasen, U.M. Gilmartin 51

Seismic rocking response of the columns of Agrigento temples / G. Falsone, G. Mirenda 61

Earthquake risk analysis on historical buildings in Ystanbul / N. Camlibel 71

Stress analysis of an ancient stupa in Sri Lanka in connection with its conservation / M.P. Ranaweera 81

Histride: an integrated software environment for dynamic structural identification / L. Bolognini, A. Frigerio 91

Post-earthquake renewal in the Soca Valley region, from the aspect of preservation of traditional buildings and from the economic point of view / B. Dolinsek, J. Kos, I. Janezic 101

Fundamental investigation concerning restoration of ruins of Machu Picchu: discussions on seismological aspects / M. Fujisawa, K. Sudo 111

The reform of story-increasing and anti-seismic strengthening of certain historical buildings / H. Xuanjiang, C. Haosheng, Z. Xiaohou 123

Analysis and investigation of seismic behavior for multistory-pavilion ancient pagodas in China / J. Yuan, S. Li 129

Section 3 Material Problems

Characterization of damage in a limestone / K. De Proft, W.P. De Wilde 141

Triaxial testing of historic masonry, test set-up and first results / R. Hayen, L. Schueremans, K. Van Balen, D. Van Gemert 151

Effectiveness of polymer-based impregnation agents on natural stones

long-term studies / M. Raupach, J. Brockmann 161

Section 4 Maintenance

Experimental research to forecast the maintenance times for historic buildings damaged by urban pollution / F. Patania, A. Siracusa, A. Gagliano 173

A necessary restoration for the traditional and historical buildings in Volla plain (Naples, Italy) / M. Rasulo 181

Informatic tools for historical centres maintenance / G. Caterina, F. Castagneto, P. De Joanna, V. Fiore, L. Scarcia 191

The specification for a Web-based integrated document management system relating to building renovation / N.G. Connolly, M.M. Keane 197

The restoration of ancient brickwork chimneys / D. Bosia, G. Pistone, G. Riva, A. Violante 209

Section 5 Prevention of Structural Damage

Assessing 19th century 'fireproof' buildings / I. Wouters, M. Mollaert 221

Two-layers jacketing for column drums / G. Fabbrocino, I. Iervolino, G. Manfredi 231

Proposal on movement of the church "Saint Cathoghikeh" in Yerevan City to prevent further deterioration from vibrations and to increase earthquake resistance / M. Melkumyan 241

Dry rigid block masonry: safe solutions in presence of Coulomb friction / C. Casapulla 251

Section 6 Stabilisation and Reinforcement

About the strengthening design of the masonry chimney of the former sugar house in Cesena (Italy) / M. Merli, C. Ronzino, L. Samori 265

Long-term review to the rehabilitation of the collegiate church in Konigslutter, Germany / S. Niederhagemann 275

Section 7 Experimental Techniques

Creep failure of ancient masonry: experimental investigation and numerical modeling / E. Papa, A. Taliercio, L. Binda 285

Backfill role on the stability of arches and vaults / P. Gelfi, A. Capretti 295

Dynamic and earthquake behavior of ancient columns or colonnades with or without shape memory alloy devices / G.C. Manos, M. Demosthenous, V. Kourtides, A. Hatzigeorgiou 305

Imaging structural elements of a cathedral using ground penetrating radar / D.B. Woodham 315

Section 8 Monitoring and Testing

Monitoring a masonry building of the 18th century by the acoustic emission technique / A. Carpinteri, G. Lacidogna 327

Sonic tomography of the stone pillars of a 17th century church / L. Zanzi, A. Saisi, L. Binda, E. Cardarelli 339

Application and limits of weathering simulation on the maintenance of monuments / D. Greubel, J.W. Herlyn, P. Meinlschmidt 349

Application of vibroacoustical methods for testing and condition monitoring of historical buildings in St.-Petersburg / A. Ionov, A. Pyshin, V. Chizov 363

Feedback control of masonry vault / M. Brocato, A. De Domenico, F. Zanghi 371

Section 9 Simulation and Modelling

Influence of strengthening techniques on the dynamic response of masonry structures / M.E. Stavroulaki, A.K. Sapounaki, G.E. Stavroulaki, B. Leftheris 383

A study of the membrane state of Florence Cathedral dome / V. Quintas 395

Interior thermal insulation systems in the renovation of historical buildings: a computational analysis / R. Cerny, J. Madera 405

Mechanics of traditional connections with metal devices in timber roof structures / L. Candelpergher, M. Piazza 415

Statical analysis of infilled frames / A. Karaduman, Z. Polat, M.Y. Kaltakci 425

Methodology for the building estate knowledge: analytic tools for identifying degradation processes / G. Caterina, F. Castagneto, P. De Joanna, V. Fiore, L. Scarcia 435

Suitability tests of improvements to half-timbered walls by simulations / J.W. Herlyn 441

Investigation and recalculation on the "Hyparschale" in Magdeburg / G. Konig, B. Novak, G. Schenk 451

"Virtual Project": the future for the representation and the restoration of historical-artistic buildings / N. Milella, A.E. Uva 461

Section 10 Deterioration, Protection and Evaluation of Materials

Close range digital photogrammetry for the measurement of erosion to historic adobe structures / R.A. Burt, P. Woods 473

Tensile and low-cycle compressive tests on a natural structural stone / M.L. Beconcini, S. Bennati, W. Salvatore 483

Investigation of the protective effect of repair mortars with migrating corrosion inhibitor in deterioration of structural damage / G. Batis, E. Rakanta, A. Routoulas 497

The quantification of the moisture distribution in renovated historical wall structures and exposed monuments / P. Haupl, H. Fechner, J. Grunewald, H. Petzold 507

Injection methods for retrofitting of moisture damaged constructions / J. Dreyer, C. Hecht 517

Rehabilitation of hydraulic masonry heritage structures: injection of special cement-based grouts and tomographic control / G. Ballivy, S. Perret, J. Rhazi, D. Palardy, R. Laporte, E. Gagnon 527

The role of the pointing mortar in the damage due to salt crystallisation / B. Lubelli, R.P.J. Van Hees, L. Pel 537

Classification of masonry structures used in domestic architecture of 17th-19th centuries in Madrid / E.G. Redondo, R. Aroca 549

Soluble and non water soluble sulphates in damage layers on hydraulic mortars / C. Sabbioni, D. Piccolo, A. Bonazza, O. Favoni, G. Zappia 561

Influences affecting compressive strength of modern non-hydraulic lime mortars used in masonry conservation / J. Valek, P.J.M. Bartos 571

Influence of different surface systems and humidity-controlled ventilation systems with heat recovery on the indoor climate in flats / J. Dreyer, T. Bednar, C. Hecht 581

Section 11 Historical and Architectural Aspects

Documents in stone: at the interface of material history and conservation / M. Bellomo, S. D'Agostino 593

Evolution of architectural forms of historical buildings / R.F. Borges 599

Some observations on the concept of construction / M.L. Conforto, S. D'Agostino 609

Degrees of physical adaptation: current uses of historic naval building types / C. Clark 617

Heritage structures are the benchmarks of our cultural evolution / B. Leftheris, G.E. Stavroulaki, M.E. Stavroulaki, A.C. Sapounaki 633

Interdisciplinary approach for the restoration of the Church "La Madonna della Pieta" / V. Caputo, A. Guida, F. Gizzi, N. Masini, A.

Tataranno 645

Reconstructing ancient buildings by generating systems / A.H. Hendrickx 661

Historical pointing and the preservation of its value / S. Naldini, R.P.J. Van Hees, M. Pilar de Luxan, F. Dorrego, K.E.P. Van Balen, R. Hayen, L. Binda, G. Baronio 671

Influence of geometrical and material properties on multiple-leaf walls behaviour / A. Drei, A. Fontana 681

Protection of cultural heritage in a modern city: the case of Belo Horizonte

Brazil / M.F.P. Rossi, A.S.S. Teodosio 693

Rehabilitating historic buildings: an European Action project / F. Charmaison, L. Verhoef 707.

Notes:

Many of the papers presented at the Seventh International Conference on Structural Studies, Repairs, and Maintenance of Historical Buildings held in 2001 in Bologna, Italy.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

1853128694

OCLC:

51616213