1st Edition
Protection of Historical Buildings, Two Volume Set PROHITECH 09
This book is a comprehensive review of recent developments in the field of the protection of relevant buildings belonging to the cultural heritage. at the first International Conference PROHITECH 09 (Rome, Italy, June 2009). Including the latest progress in theoretical and experimental research on the seismic protection of existing constructions, the book presents the following topics: Conservation of the Religious Heritage; Rehabilitation of Old Bridges; Old Timber Structures; Cultural Heritage in China, Korea and Japan; Modern Heritage; The use of FRP in Structural Restoration; Passive Control; Rehabilitation of Medinas; Monitoring and Diagnosis; Study Cases; Innovative Materials and Techniques; Numerical Analyses; Traditional Restoration Techniques; Intervention Strategies; Vulnerability to Man-Made Hazards; Vulnerability to Natural Hazards; Experimental Analyses; Reversible Mixed Techniques.
Volume 1
Keynote lectures
The safeguard of the modern architecture: Legal provisions and operative procedure
A. Artioli
Assessment of existing bridges: General aspects and safety principles
J.-A. Calgaro
Non linear FEM and limit analysis of masonry structures in religious heritage constructions
A. De Luca, R. Santaniello, A. Giordano & E. Mele
Strategies of preservation and prevention of historical medinas in Morocco
A. Iben brahim, A. El Mouraouah, M. Kasmi, A. Birouk, A. El Hammoumi, K. Gueraoui, M. Kerroum & E. Toto
Composites for seismic protection of cultural heritage
G. Manfredi
Development and application of innovative anti-seismic systems for the seismic Protection of cultural heritage
A. Martelli
Overview of rehabilitation and intervention strategies of existing building in Japan: The way how to combine creativity on use with the improvement of built environment
S. Matsumura & T. Eguchi
The output of the PROHITECH research project
F.M. Mazzolani
Behavior and rehabilitation of traditional timber structures
M. Piazza
Special sessions
Conservation of the religious heritage
Effects of DSSI on Noto Cathedral behaviour: Evaluation by means of FEM analyses
G. Abate, M.R. Massimino & M. Maugeri
FE simulation of masonry wall samples of Mustafa Pasha mosque by homogeneous continuum models: Analysis and calibration
M. Annecchiarico, F. Portioli & R. Landolfo
Methodology for renovation and seismic strengthening of St. Clement’s church, St. Panteleymon – Plaoshnik – Ohrid
R.P. Apostolska, G.S. Necevska-Cvetanovska &V.I. Sendova
Early christian cemetery complex Sopianae/Pécs Hungary
B. Bachmann
St. Bartholomew’s bell tower
B. Bachmann
Investigation, diagnosis and conservation design of the church of St. Lorenzo in Cremona, Italy
L. Binda, G. Cardani, C. Gentile, L. Zanzi & E. Massetti
Rehabilitation of the religious heritage in seismic regions: Principle and practice
M. Danieli & J. Bloch
Seismic analysis of the Fossanova gothic church by numerical models and comparison with experimental tests
G. De Matteis, A. Eboli, F. Campitiello & F.M. Mazzolani
Analysis of rock weathering and conservation strategies for rock-hewn churches of Lalibela (Ethiopia)
G. Delmonaco, C. Margottini & D. Spizzichino
Roofs of medieval churches in the Kingdom of Seville (Spain): Intervention procedures
J.C. Gómez de Cózar & R. Benítez Bodes
Analytical and experimental investigations of Byzantine church
G. Kokalanov, Lj. Tashkov, L. Krstevska & M. Aleksovska
Stability of the rock cliff at the site the rock church “Our Lady” near Ivanovo, Russe region
A. Lakov & I. Paskaleva
Historical interventions on the Treasure of St. Gennaro’s Chapel in Naples, Italy: Numerical analyses and damage assessment
G.P. Lignola & E. Cosenza
Design by testing of seismic restoration of Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Skopje
F.M. Mazzolani, V.I. Sendova & P. Gavrilovic
Rehabilitation of old bridges
On the time variability of eigenfrequencies and viscous equivalent damping in historical masonry structures: A case study
P. Croce, M. Mengozzi & M. Luise
An integrated approach for the vulnerability assessment of a historical metal railway bridge
M. D’Aniello, L. Cascini, F. Portioli & R. Landolfo
The failure and rehabilitation of steel box girder bridges
I. Firth
Load-bearing capacity of masonry arch bridges using a plastic model
A. Grandjean & E. Brühwiler
Assessment of existing reinforced concrete bridges for effective rehabilitation
M. Holicky & M. Sykora
Vertical component effect of earthquake in seismic performance of reinforced concrete bridge piers
N. Hosseinzadeh
Protection of an old stone masonry arch bridge against railway impact
K. Karbasi Arani & A.P. Zandi
Ambient vibration testing of old bridge in Mostar
L. Krstevska, Lj. Tashkov & M. Kustura
Nonlinear response of composite steel plate girder bridges for seismic loads
M. Lotfollahi, M.A.A. Sajedi & M. Mofid
Design for strengthening and repair of the bridges in Republic of Macedonia
G. Markovski, S. Atanasovski, Z. Desovski, T. Arangelovski, O. Kolevski & D. Nakov
The use of structural aluminium in the restoration of the 1832 “Real Ferdinando” suspension bridge
F.M. Mazzolani
Stone arch bridges and traditional repairing techniques in eastern Blacksea region of Turkey
A. Ural & A. Doğangün
Interaction of the bridge infill layers with the bridge structure
J. Witzany, T. Čejka & R. Zigler
Rehabilitation of old timber structures
The refurbishment of existing timber floors: Characterization of the in-plane behaviour
C. Baldessari, M. Piazza & R. Tomasi
Portuguese traditional timber structures: Survey, analysis and strengthening
J.M. Branco
Original and strengthened traditional timber connections
J.M. Branco, P.J. Cruz & M. Piazza
Refurbishment of traditional timber floor with inclined screw connectors
A. Crosatti, M. Piazza, R. Tomasi & A. Angeli
Effects of the rotational, axial and transversal stiffness of the joints on the static response of old timber framings
T. Descamps & P. Lemlyn
Identification of the mechanical properties of ancient soft timber by means of non-destructive tests
G. De Matteis, F. Campitiello, B. Calderoni & C. Giubileo
Mechanical identification by NDT of old chestnut structural timber
B. Faggiano, M.R. Grippa, A. Marzo & F.M. Mazzolani
Restoration of timber roof structures – the use of traditional techniques or employment of contemporary techniques
T.T. Ferreira & R.T.M. Ribeiro
Novel engineering techniques to improve the in-plane stiffness of wooden floors
N. Gattesco & L. Macorini
Capacity in column-connecting beam joints of traditional wooden structure in Korea
J.K. Hwang & S.-G. Hong
The application of low intrusion techniques and smart materials for strengthening of timber structures in reconstruction
M. Jahreis, K.U. Schober & K. Rautenstrauch
Reinforcement of bent timber beams in historic buildings
J. Jasieńko, T. Nowak & Ł. Bednarz
A study on seismic retrofitting method with siding board for existing timber buildings
K. Kohara, A. Takahashi, M. Fukumoto, K. Komoto, A. Imanishi, S. Hagiwara & K. Miyazawa
Mechanical behavior of Taiwan traditional tenon and mortise wood joints
M.-L. Lin, C.-L. Lin, S.-J. Hwang, W.-F. Liao, Z.-C. Lin, C.-W. Lee & M.-T. Tsai
Reinforce of wooden beam in the ancient building by using steel structural elements
K.D.L. França, E.C. de Araújo & H.A. de Souza
Italian standardisation activity in the field of diagnosis and restoration of ancient timber structures
N. Macchioni & M. Piazza
Push-out tests on steel collar connections for composite timber-concrete beams
A. Marzo, M.R. Grippa, B. Faggiano & F.M. Mazzolani
Experimental vs numerical analysis of collar connectors for composite timber-concrete floors
A. Marzo, B. Faggiano, L. Calado & F.M. Mazzolani
The diplomatic hall of the Royal Palace of Naples: Diagnosis, analysis and retrofitting of the timber structures
F.M. Mazzolani, B. Faggiano, A. Marzo & M.R. Grippa
Experimental testing for the identification of mechanical characteristics of ancient timber elements
M.R. Migliore & F. Ramundo
Mechanical models for the analysis of timber structures
M.R. Migliore & F. Ramundo
End-of-life wood quality of a hydraulic structure
N.E. Montaruli, J.W.G. van de Kuilen, W.F. Gard, E. Conti & R.G.J. Weersink
Traditional timber roof structures: Seismic vulnerability assessment and preservation
M.A. Parisi, C. Chesi, C. Tardini & M. Piazza
Repair of timber end-beams: Some operational aspects
B. Pizzo & M. Lauriola
Seismic behaviour of timber reinforced masonry buildings
E. Vintzileou & A. Skoura
Strengthening of wooden floors by means of improved lime mortar slab
A. Marini, C. Zanotti, S. Cominelli, A. Gasparotti & E. Giuriani
Protection of cultural heritage in China, Korea and Japan
Seismic rehabilitation of historical buildings in Japan
K. Fujita,Y. Ikeda, N. Hirota, M. Tsunoda & R. Kumagai
Casualty estimation in the collapse of masonry structures due to earthquakes
A. Furukawa & J. Kiyono
Structural stability for restoration of traditional masonry pagoda in Korea
S.-G. Hong, N.K. Hong, B. Bae & J. Hwang
Feasibility study on the development and application of vibration control systems for heritage structures in Korea
N.K. Hong, B. Bae, H.-M. Koh & S.-G. Hong
Earthquake disasters for Korean historical heritage and monuments and countermeasures
S.G. Kim, H.D. Oh, D.M. Kim & J.W. Shin
Numerical study on vulnerability of masonry structures to earthquakes
J. Kiyono & A. Furukawa
A study on the structural retrofitting design for Japanese traditional narrow dwelling houses
K. Kohara, A. Takahashi & M. Fukumoto
Effects of age-related deterioration on earthquake response of traditional Japanese wooden temples
Y. Ooka, K. Izuno & K. Toki
Damage analysis of masonry pagodas in Wenchuan earthquake
C. Qing
A study on vibration performances of Japanese traditional timber buildings based on micro tremor measurements
A. Takahashi, M. Fukumoto & K. Kohara
Reliability-based service life prediction of ancient timber structure
X.L. Wang, W.L. Qu & H.L. Li
Damage assessment and preservation of suspending system of Yongle-Big-Bell
S.Y. Zhang, Z.L. Xie &Y.S. Hong
Modern heritage
Corrosion assessment of structural and decorative reinforced concrete of Torre Velasca in Milan
L. Bertolini, F. Lollini & E. Redaelli
The restoration of the Pirelli skyscraper
V. Corvino, G. Multari & R. Sarno
Experimental and numerical investigation on the use of metal shear panels for seismic upgrading of RC frames
G. De Matteis, A. Formisano & F.M. Mazzolani
Seismic response assessment of a real masonry-infilled RC building: Analytical modelling
G. Della Corte, L. Fiorino & F.M. Mazzolani
Alterations and decay in twentieth-century architecture: A lexicon proposal
C. di Biase & F. Albani
Performance-based seismic retrofitting of irregular RC building structures
M. Ferraioli, A.M. Avossa & A. Mandara
Critical analysis of seismic vulnerability assessment methodologies for RC structures
A. Formisano & F.M. Mazzolani
The airplane crashatthe “Pirelli” tall building
A. Franchi, A. Migliacci, M. Acito & P. Crespi
Seismic up-grading of r.c. structures with innovative bracing systems
A. Mandara, F. Ramundo & G. Spina
Adhesives in strengthening of steel structures
H. Pasternak, G. Kubieniec & M. Piekarczyk
Open issues for the conservation of land-mark modern architecture: The case study of Torre Velasca
P. Ronca, A. Franchi & A. Migliacci
Study on seismic upgrade of 5 storey reinforced concrete building by Tuned Mass Damper
E. Tulei, D. Cretu & D. Lungu
The use of FRP in the structural restoration
Stressed state of a defected reinforced concrete beam strengthened with advanced CFRP system
E. Abdulahad & D. Panichkov
Debonding of C-FRCM composite on masonry support
I. Carbone & G. de Felice
Innovation on advanced composite materials for strengthening and blast protection of historical masonry structures
P. Casadei & E. Agneloni
FRP technology applied to historical buildings: Static and seismic improvement – The case of Mozzi-Bardini Palace in Florence
F. Facchinetti, A. Di Tommaso, G. Giacomin, M. Tataseo & M. Sartorel
Seismic performance of masonry structures strengthened with fiber composites
M. Ferraioli, A.M. Avossa & P. Famigliuolo
Reconversion of a damaged industrial building using FRP
M. Mosoarca &V. Gioncu
Numerical analysis and experimental comparison on CFRP reinforced masonry walls subjected to transverse loads
L. La Mendola, G. Amato, V. Licata & M. Accardi
Numerical analysis of the large scale model of Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Skopje strengthened with FRP
R. Landolfo, O. Mammana, F. Portioli & F.M. Mazzolani
The seismic protection of Umberto I Gallery in Naples with FRPs
R. Landolfo, F. Portioli, M. Parrilli & M. D’Aniello
Proposed design rules for iron columns reinforced by FRP
L .Ly, J.F. Demonceau, J.P. Jaspart & R. Landolfo
Structural health monitoring of GFRP reinforced beam at Veteran Affairs Brookside Cemetery
E.R. Murison, D. Sidhu, A.A. Mufti & D. Stephenson
Management and economic analysis of an experimental study for strengthening and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete frame with CFRP
F. Rangelova, E. Abdulahad & D. Panichkov
Composite reinforcements with inorganic matrices – Part I: Masonry walls with composite reinforcement in the mortar plasters
A. Viskovic & F. Fumagalli
Composite reinforcements with inorganic matrices – Part II: Structural behaviour of walls top reinforced masonry with composite reinforcement in the mortar horizontal joints
A. Viskovic, F. Fumagalli & A. Cingoli
Passive control systems for protection of historical buildings
Design of multi-stiffened pure aluminium shear panels for passive control devices
G. Brando, G. De Matteis & F.M. Mazzolani
Fluid spring dampers for the seismic protection of the Cathedral of Siena
M.G. Castellano, G. Tosti, G.P. Bolletti & M. Tosti
The proposed isolation system for the Iran Bastan Museum
P. Clemente, A. Santini & M. Ghafory-Ashtiany
Design and placing of an innovative 3D-Isolation system under the Herculaneum Roman ship
M. Indirli, C. Nunziata, F. Romanelli, F. Vaccari & G.F. Panza
An analytical hysteresis model to predict the small shear strain behavior of high-damping rubber isolation bearings
M. Kikuchi, K. Morihiro & I.D. Aiken
Application of smart control systems for the seismic protection of existing buildings
A. Mandara, F. Ramundo & G. Spina
Numerical simulation of the dynamic and earthquake behaviour of Greek post-Byzantine churches with and without base isolation
G.C. Manos, V. Soulis, N. Karamitsios & O. Felekidou
The use of energy dissipation systems in the seismic upgrading of historical long-bay masonry buildings
F.M. Mazzolani & A. Mandara
Structural concept on retrofitting by base isolation and analysis of the Iasi City Hall historical building in Romania
M.G. Melkumyan & E.L. Gevorgyan
Behaviour of “DC90 System” damper in low cycle fatigue
Z. Petrašković´
Recent developments in the protection of museum collections from earthquake damage at the J. Paul Getty Museum
J.C. Podany
Semi-active structural control for protection of historical buildings
S. Radeva
Experimental campaign on Shape Memory Alloys materials and devices in support of innovative system concepts and designs for the seismic protection of cultural heritage
V. Renda, D. Tirelli, F. Molina & G. Magonette
Passive control systems for protection of cultural heritage objects
P. Roussis & E.A. Pavlou
Retrofitting of Byzantine church using passive base control system
V.I. Sendova, Z. Rakicevic, P. Gavrilovic & D. Jurukovski
A simple approach for the seismic retrofit of buildings with staggered friction dampers
L. Tirca
THK: CLB Crossed Linear Bearing seismic isolators
R. Toniolo
Rehabilitation of medinas
Damage assessment of the historical houses of the old Medina of Algiers
M. Chemrouk, Z. Derradj & F. Bouzid
Seismic vulnerability analysis, simulations and modeling of a foundouq in the Medina of Salé
A. El Hammoumi, K. Gueraoui, M. Cherraja, M. Kerroum, A. Iben Brahim, A. El Mouraouah, M. Kasmi, A. Birouk, E. Toto, M. Hafid & K. El Harrouni
Protection of historical buildings by re-discovering and re-evaluating local seismic cultures
K. El Harrouni
Structural rehabilitation of the Foundouq Boualam masonry building, by strengthening the infrastructure
V. Stoian, S.C. Florut, A. El Hammoumi & A. Iben Brahim
Sessions
Monitoring and diagnosis
Dynamic investigations on medieval masonry towers: Vibration measurement and structural identification
D. Abbruzzese, L. Miccoli, A. Vari, M. Ferraioli, A. Mandara & S. Froncillo
Hospital buildings analysis under ambient noise after the Boumerdes-Algiers 2003 earthquake
Y. Ait Meziane, E. Djakab & D. Benouar
Integrated control in monitoring historic buildings: The case of wall structures of Palazzo Ducale in Venice
D. Andreozzi, A. Barbieri, G. Boscato, A. Dei Svaldi, F. Guerra, A. Di Tommaso, L. Lazzarini, G. Mirabella-Roberti, F. Peron, G. Riva, S. Russo, L. Scappin, F. Sciarretta & B. Zan
Combined non-destructive techniques to assess the structural safety of a medieval tower
L. Binda, P. Condoleo, A. Saisi, P. Taranto & L. Zanzi
Comparisons among non-destructive and micro-destructive testing in situ tests in historic masonry structures: First results and reliability
G. Boscato, S. Russo, F. Sciarretta &V. Vanzo
The Lateran Obelisk: Experimental analysis and modelling
G. Buffarini, P. Clemente, A. Paciello & D. Rinaldis
X-ray computed tomography for damage assessment of cultural heritage assets
F. Casali, M.P. Morigi, R. Brancaccio, L. Montefusco, I. Jerjen, A. Flisch, U. Sennhauser, I. Liritzis & I. Tiseanu
Damage assessment: Geo-electrical techniques as a NDT for masonry
R. Keersmaekers, D. Van Gemert & L. Schueremans
System for the ultra-short-term warning of an occurred earthquake
K.V. Kislov & V. V. Gravirov
Damage assessment of Monte di Pietà in Naples, Italy: Preliminary analyses and detailed surveys
G.P. Lignola, G. Manfredi, B. Faggiano, F.N. Giampietro & T.R. Gatto
Combined non-destructive tests method for the diagnosis of existing wooden structures
M.R. Migliore & F. Ramundo
Assessment of timber biodeterioration using FT-IR spectroscopy
N.E. Montaruli, J.W.G. van de Kuilen, W. F. Gard, E. Conti & R.G.J. Weersink
Non-destructive tests and numerical modeling of an industrial masonry chimney
F.J. Pallares, S. Ivorra, M. Betti & J.M. Adam
Moisture transfer in building materials
J. Skramlik & M. Novotny
The growth of the microbial strains on the redevelopment plasters
M. Zapletalová & R. Wasserbauer
Study cases
Environmental impact assessment for the re-erection of the Roma Stela in the North Stelae Park of Aksum (Ethiopia)
G. Delmonaco, C. Margottini, L. Orlando & D. Spizzichino
Exposure and vulnerability of cultural heritage affected by geomorphological hazard: The Machu Picchu case study
G. Delmonaco, C. Margottini, D. Spizzichino & L. Falconi
Geomorphological and geotechnical analysis as primary measures for the conservation of Buddha niches and cliff in Bamyian (Central Afghanistan)
G. Delmonaco, C. Margottini & D. Spizzichino
Refurbishment of historical buildings by using steel and aluminium: The case study of the municipal library of Limassol, Cyprus
Ch.O. Efstathiades, C.C. Baniotopolous, E. Efthymiou & A. Charalampous
Structural intervention design for the façade of Monte di Pietà in Naples, Italy
B. Faggiano, M. Esposto, G.P. Lignola, G. Manfredi & G. Castaldi
Conservation, revitalization, structural consolidation and seismic strengthening of the Great Hammam in Prishtina, Kosovo
S. Gafuri, A. Beqiraj, M. Bardaj & P. Gavrilovic
Environmental effects on cultural heritage: Shahdara complex, Lahore
S. Gulzar & M. Nawaz Chaudry
Dynamic investigations and strengthening on masonry bell tower
S.S. Kouris & M. Karaveziroglou-Weber
The Zsolnay heritage
O. Kovacs
Seismic retro-fitting of the Captain Palace in Mantova
A. Lodigiani
Archeological area of “Fori Imperiali” in Rome: The museum of “Mercati Traianei”
G. Matacena, A. Gravagnuolo, A.A. Osnato, F.M. Mazzolani & S.M. Mazzolani
Rehabilitation of the Medici’s Foundry in Follonica, Italy
G. Matacena, A. Gravagnuolo & F.M. Mazzolani
The restoration of the north façade of the temple of Apollo Epikourios
K. Papadopoulos
Retrofit of the “Saint Andrea” masonry bell tower in Venice
G. Russo, O. Bergamo & L. Damiani
Restoration project of “Beit Hillel Synagogue” Izmir
M. Tanac Zeren & O. Yilmaz Karaman
Technical assessment and strengthening of an architectural and historical monument building in Romania – a case study
1. Vlad & M.N. Vlad
Foundation reinforcement of historical Ala building
K. ZandParsa
Volume 2
Innovative materials and techniques
Pure aluminium, as innovative material for seismic protection devices
G. De Matteis, G. Brando & F.M. Mazzolani
Performance based seismic evaluation of a non-seismic masonry building of metal sheathed walls – Part I: PBSE and intervention strategy
A. Dogariu & D. Dubina
Performance based seismic evaluation of a non-seismic masonry building of metal sheathed walls – Part II: Study case
A. Dogariu & D. Dubina
Experimental assessment of the CAM and DIS-CAM systems for the seismic upgrading of monumental masonry buildings
M. Dolce, F.C. Ponzo, M. Di Croce, C. Moroni, F. Giordano, D. Nigro & R. Marnetto
Material innovation for historic structure repairs
S. Hamoush & S. Amer
Polymer flexible joints – An innovative repair system protecting cracked masonries against stress concentrations
A. Kwiecien
Influence of control algorithm in smart systems for the seismic up-grading of existing buildings
A. Mandara, F. Ramundo & G. Spina
Performance levels under seismic actions of masonry structures retrofitted with steel elements
A. Mandara, F. Ramundo & G. Spina
Designing the guidelines for the usage of “smart materials” on the conservation of historical buildings
V. Nushi, Sh. Nixha & Gj. Hoxha
Hybrid intelligent system for optimal design of HPC mix proportion
R. Parichatprecha, P. Nimityongskul, S. Sayamipuk & V. Greepala
Innovative technologies for the seismic protection of cultural heritage in Cyprus
P. Roussis, E.A. Pavlou & C.Z. Chrysostomou
Effectiveness of surface or bulk hydrophobic treatments in cementitious materials
F. Tittarelli & G. Moriconi
Historic buildings speak to our past through the art and ingenuity of our ancestors
M. Uddin, A. Mufti, D. Polyzois, N. Shrive, L. Jaeger, D. Stephenson, D. Duchesne & J. Paquette
Innovative technologies for strengthening of an irregular R.C. building
I. Vayas & M. Papageorgiou
Nonlinear FE analysis of fiber reinforced concrete floor diaphragms undergoing horizontal seismic actions
C. Zanotti, A. Marini & G.A. Plizzari
Numerical analysis
Limit analysis of masonry domes subjected to horizontal loads
C. Anselmi, E. De Rosa, F. Galizia & D. Maniello
Limit analysis for masonry walls discretized in staggered rigid macro-blocks subjected to out-of-plane loading
C. Anselmi, E. De Rosa & F. Galizia
Numerical analyses of masonry-RC combined systems
N. Augenti & F. Parisi
The acoustic model of the Greek theatre
B. Beckers & N. Borgia
Horizontal capacity of masonry portal frames under different loading conditions
G. Brandonisio, A. De Luca & E. Mele
Numerical investigation of the seismic response of Parthenon, Greece
M.E. Dasiou, I.N. Pshycharis & I. Vayas
Experimentally based calibration of a FE Model for numerical analysis of masonry shear panels strengthened by metal sheathing
A. Dogariu, D. Dubina, F. Campitiello & G. De Matteis
Calibration of a numerical model for masonry with application to experimental results
E. Dumova-Jovanoska & S. Churilov
Comparative assessment of analysis methods for irregular masonry walls
A. Formisano & F.M. Mazzolani
Ultimate limit state of masonry historical buildings using collapse mechanism methodology: Application for Orthodox churches
V. Gioncu & M. Mosoarca
On finite element modeling of structures under infrequent loadings
L. Kwasniewski
Numerical vs. experimental analyses of Mustafa Pasha Mosque model
L. Lazarov & K. Todorov
Numerical F.E.M. refined analyses of the façade of Monte di Pietà in Naples, Italy: Analysis of the damage evolution
G.P. Lignola, G. Manfredi & B. Faggiano
Out of plane behaviour of unreinforced masonry walls
M. Monaco & M. Guadagnuolo
Parametric studies using tools for the analysis of the stability of masonry structures
A. Oikonomopolou, T. Ciblac & F. Guéna
Strengthening of masonry using metal reinforcement: A parametric numerical investigation
M.E. Stavroulaki, G. Bartoli, M. Betti & G.E. Stavrolakis
Seismic response of traditional masonry buildings: Parametric study and evaluation
S.P. Tastani, M. Papadopoulos & S.J. Pantazopoulou
Fracture analysis of retrofitted monuments out of no proper stress distribution at earthquake time
H.R. Vosoughifar & V. Davari
Traditional restoration techniques
Dynamic investigations on medieval masonry towers: Seismic resistance and strengthening techniques
D. Abbruzzese, L. Miccoli, A. Vari, M. Ferraioli, A. Mandara & S. Froncillo
Complete substitution of external walls for traditional restoration of an historic masonry building
G. Brandonisio, A. De Luca, A. De Martino & G. Mautone
Restoration of an historic kulliye in Turkey: Traditional techniques, steel interventions and sustainability approach
Ö.N. Cöcen & E. Efthymiou
Experimental analysis of riveted connection in historic metalic structures
M. D’Aniello, L. Fiorino, F. Portioli & R. Landolfo
“Gadhi Soil” in Maharashtra – traditional practices and future use of compacted Gadhi Soil blocks in rural housing
V.G. Kondekar, O.R. Jaiswal & L.M. Gupta
Deterioration and repair possibilities of natural stone facades
J. Lahdensivu
Natural pozzolanic mortars: Ancient indication for modern working capacity
E. Sala, I. Giustina & G.A. Plizzari
Intervention strategies
The role of the in-plane stiffness of timber floors in the seismic response of un-reinforced masonry buildings
A. Brignola, S. Podestà & S. Pampanin
Seismic assessment and rehabilitation of a historical theatre based on a macro-element strategy
C. Cennamo, B. Chiaia, S. D’Angelo & D. Ferretti
Verification of numerical models used for the analysis of ancient temples
M.E. Dasiou, I.N. Psycharis & I. Vayas
Economic assessment of different shear strengthening methods for clay brick masonry walls
D.Diaconu, T. Nagy-György, V. Stoian, D. Dan, S.C. Florut, C.A. Dăescu & I. Demeter
Structural consolidation and seismic strengthening of Fatih (Prishtina) and Sinan Pasha (Prizren) Mosques – Kosovo
P. Gavrilovic, G. Jekic, B. Ceko & M. Ackay
Strengthening of building by modification of structural system
M. Mosoarca &V. Gioncu
Potential of anhydrite application in restoration of the civil engineering heritage of Serbia
D.S. Kostić & Z. Grdić´
The effectiveness of strengthening historic brick vaults by contemporary methods
J. Jasieńko, Ł. Bednarz & T. Nowak
Assessing the rocking response of unreinforced masonry frames in historical New Zealand structures
C.L. Knox, Q.T. Ma & J.M. Ingham
Seismic protection & protection against demolition of Bucharest heritage buildings
D. Lungu, A. Aldea & C. Arion
Refurbishment of Palazzo Novo of the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome
A. Marimpietri, M. Mezzi & A. Parducci
The rehabilitation of the Postignano Castle (Sellano, Italy): Medieval Hilltown, country houses and training center
G. Matacena, M. Scaramella, A. Gravagnuolo, M. Rispoli, F.M. Mazzolani & S.M. Mazzolani
Strengthing of a historical apartment building by the insertion of steel seismic-resistant cores
M. Mosoarca, V. Gioncu & M. Niculescu
Socio-cultural challenges of preserving historical heritage in Africa: Lessons from the King’s palace, Akure
T.O. Odeyale
From the idea of invention through its testing to final realization all over four continents
Z. Petrašković
Strengthening of masonry and earthen structures by means of grouting – design of grouts
R.A. Silva, D.V. Oliveira & L. Schueremans
The pull-out problem in restoring marble fragments
I. Vayas, A. Marinelli, S.K. Kourkoulis & S.-A. Papanicolopulos
Structural evaluation and maintenance programs of historical buildings used as museums in Toluca city
R. Vera, G.A. Segura & S.A. Miranda
Structural restoration of damaged XVIII century building: The military barracks ‘Caserma Principe Amedeo’ in Nola, Italy
S. Voto, G. Manfredi, G.P. Lignola & M. Acanfora
Vulnerability to man-made hazards
A brief review on building fire safety in the Qing Dynasty
W.K. Chow & F.Y. Liu
Computational fluid dynamic analysis of water mist system performance for fire safety of a nineteenth century cast-iron structured building
J. de la Quintana
Improvement of fire resistance of cast-iron columns
M. Degefa, F. Wald, J. Kolísko & M. Matějka
Protection of historic urban structures during adjacent construction
E. Hammarberg, K. Kesner & D. Trelstad
Protection of historical buildings from rail traffic vibrations
S. Lakusic, V. Tkalcevic Lakusic & M. Bogut
About man-made hazards for cultural monuments in Sofia region (Bulgaria)
M. Matova & R. Glavcheva
Drilling-induced vibrations in rock church “Our Lady” – Ivanovo, Russe, NE Bulgaria
I. Paskaleva, A. Lakov, N. Nikolaev &V. Parushev
Residual strength of traditional brick masonry subjected to high temperatures
S. Russo & F. Sciarretta
Reconstruction and seismic strengthening of St. Athanasius church damaged by explosion
V.I. Sendova, P. Gavrilovic, B. Stojanoski & G. Jekic
Vulnerability to natural hazards
Assessment of the structural capacity of the tunnel-entrance in the stadium of Ancient Nemea
C.D. Alexakis & N. Makris
Earthquake hazard and risk in Romania
C. Arion, D. Lungu & R. Vacareanu
Seismic vulnerability assessment of historical masonry buildings
B. Calderoni, E.A. Cordasco, P. Lenza & G. Pacella
Expert system for seismic vulnerability assessment of masonry structures
S. Churilov
Low-impact interventions for the preservation of cultural heritage: The dying town of Civita di Bagnoregio (Central Italy) and the killer landslide
G. Delmonaco, C. Margottini & D. Spizzichino
Cultural heritage buildings and earthquakes in Switzerland
M. Devaux & P. Lestuzzi
Performance evaluation of historical masonry monumental structures during the 1999 Turkey earthquakes
A. Doğangün, H. Sezen & R. Livaoğlu
Performance based seismic evaluation of multistory buildings with openings in infill walls
S.S. Dyavanal & S.A. Annigeri
Model of urban composition: Integration of area refuge against the seismic risk
B. El Kechebour & A. Nechnech
Vulnerability of a historical masonry building in the Vesuvius area
G. Florio, R. Landolfo, A. Formisano & F.M. Mazzolani
Seismic fragility analysis of a reinforced concrete building under different natural ground motions
E.M. Güneyisi & G. Altay
Hazard & heritage: The “MAR VASTO” project and further cooperation between Chile and Italy
M. Indirli & S. Apablaza Minchel
Seismic risk of existing buildings: A multidisciplinary method
N.B. Makhoul & B. Munier
Seismic vulnerability of earth buildings in seismic areas. A case study in Bucaramanga city (Colombia)
E.Maldonado Rondón & G. Chio Cho
Analysis of the church transverse-arch rocking induced by the earthquake
A. Marini, M. Preti, G. Profeta & E. Giuriani
Seismological hazards to cultural monuments in Bulgaria
M. Matova & R. Glavcheva
Vulnerability evaluation of RC structures in the Vesuvian area
F.M. Mazzolani, B. Faggiano, A. Formisano & D. De Gregorio
The catastrophic scenario in explosive volcanic eruptions in urban areas
F.M. Mazzolani, B. Faggiano & D. De Gregorio
Scenario based assessment of seismic hazard: A must for the effective protection of historical buildings
G.F. Panza & F. Romanelli
Vulnerability and preservation of historical and monumental structures
H. Sezen & A. Doğangün
Vulnerability analysis of two centennial buildings that survived undamaged the two large Valparaiso earthquakes of 1906 and 1985
T. Sturm, M. Astroza & G.R. Saragoni
Strong ground motion prediction of future large earthquake to preserve historic building, Bazar, in Tabriz, Islamic Republic of Iran
M. Tsurugi, A. Fallahi & M. Miyajima
Neo-deterministic seismic hazard scenarios: Application to the engineering analysis of historical buildings
F. Vaccari, A. Peresan, E. Zuccolo, F. Romanelli, G.F. Panza, C. Marson &V. Fiorotto
Experimental analyses
Investigation of the shear bond properties between hydraulic grouts and masonry units
C.-E. Adami & E. Vintzileou
Minimum requirements to test properties of equivalent materials for building large-scale model
T. Arangelovski, K. Gramatikov, J. Josifovski & M. Jovanovski
Mechanical characterization of tuff masonry
N. Augenti & F. Parisi
Testing of timber frames retroffitted with steel shear panels
A. Bozer & G. Altay
Structural behaviour of masonry spandrels: Experimental evaluation and reinforcing
B. Calderoni, E.A. Cordasco, P. Lenza & G. Pacella
Dynamic assessment of ancient masonry vaults: Experimental tests and numerical modelling
C. Conte, C. Rainieri, M.A. Aiello & G. Fabbrocino
Mechanical and fluid transfer properties of some lime and Portland cement mortars
K. Cosgrove & S. Pavía
Compressive, flexural and bond strength of brick/lime mortar masonry
A. Costigan & S. Pavía
Experimental investigation of the seismic response of parts of ancient temples
M.E. Dasiou, H.P. Mouzakis, I.N. Psycharis, C. Papantonopoulos & I. Vayas
Seismic response assessment of a real masonry-infilled RC building: Experimental tests
G. Della Corte, L. Fiorino & F.M. Mazzolani
Analysis of “Gadhi Soil” using XRD and electrical characterization
V.G. Kondekar, P.R. Gandhi & K.V. Kondekar
Shaking table test of Mustafa Pasha Mosque model in reduced scale
L. Krstevska, Lj. Tashkov, K. Gramatikov, F.M. Mazzolani & R. Landolfo
Experimental and numerical investigation of the sliding response for drums located at columns of ancient greek temples
G.C. Manos, M. Demosthenous, E. Tsakmakides &V. Kourtides
Ultimate behaviour of reinforced concrete columns strengthened with angles and battens: Prediction of moment-rotation curves
R. Montuori & V. Piluso
Experimental assessment on shear strengthening of clay brick masonry walls using different techniques
T. Nagy-György, V. Stoian, D. Dan, C. Dăescu, I. Demeter, D. Diaconu & A. Dogariu
Analysis of architrave connection
L. Pavlovčič, F. Sinur & D. Beg
Material investigation of Unito limestone
L. Pavlovčič & D. Beg
Experimental analysis of DC90 energy absorber device
P. Skuber & D. Beg
Experimental determination of E and G values for stone masonry walls
M.M. Sorour, N.G. Shrive, G.A. Parsekian, D. Duchesne, J. Paquette, A. Mufti & L. Jaeger
Shake-table test of a model of Fossanova church in reduced scale
Lj. Tashkov, L. Krstevska, G. De Matteis, K. Gramatikov & F.M. Mazzolani
Shake-table test of the model of St. Nicholas church in reduced scale 1/3.5
Lj. Tashkov, L. Krstevska, K. Gramatikov & F.M. Mazzolani
Investigating the fracture behavior of Dionysos marble: An experimental study
I. Vayas, A. Marinelli, S.K. Kourkoulis & S.-A. Papanicolopulos
Experimental comparison between the jointed jacket and fibercomposite improvement of the poor stones masonry
P. Ventura & S. Salvini
Material element tests as the first step of seismic retrofit ofTabriz Bazaar in Iran
K.Yamaguchi, A. Sadeghi, A. Fallahi & M. Miyajima
Investigation into nanoclay enhanced coatings for brick moisture reduction and salt formation prevention
Z.Y. Zhang, M. Jin, S.C. See, M.O.W. Richardson, E. Rirsch, D. Lambert & H. Lambert
Reversible mixed techniques
Strategies against solifluxion damage in historical buildings
M. Candela & R. Fonti
Combining numerical methods with experimental data toward the structural rehabilitation assessment of ancient masonry landmarks
S. Casciati & R. Al-Saleh
Seismic protection of reinforced concrete buildings by means of “all-steel” buckling-restrained braces
M. D’Aniello, G. Della Corte & F.M. Mazzolani
Performance based evaluation of a RC frame strengthened with BRB steel braces
D. Dubina, S. Bordea & A. Stratan
New strengthening approach of Mustafa Pasha Mosque to seismic loads
L. Lazarov & K. Todorov
Aesthetic research and “mixed” techniques in the eighteenth-century restoration work of Mario Gioffredo
V. Russo
Experimental and numerical analysis of a XIX–century tuff masonry bridge
M. D’Aniello, G. Della Corte & F.M. Mazzolani
Biography
Federico Mazzolani