Protection of Historical Buildings, Two Volume Set

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/Pecs 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. Gomez de Cozar & R. Benitez 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. Bruehwiler


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. Doganguen


Interaction of the bridge infill layers with the bridge structure
J. Witzany, T. Cejka & 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. Jasienko, T. Nowak & L. 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. Franca, E.C. de Araujo & 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. Petraskovic?


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 Sale
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 Pieta 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. Zapletalova & 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 facade of Monte di Pieta 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 facade 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 facade of Monte di Pieta 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. Guena


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
OE.N. Coecen & 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. Podesta & 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-Gyoergy, V. Stoian, D. Dan, S.C. Florut, C.A. Daescu & 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. Kostic & Z. Grdic?


The effectiveness of strengthening historic brick vaults by contemporary methods
J. Jasienko, L. 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. Petraskovic


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. Kolisko & M. Matejka


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. Doganguen, H. Sezen & R. Livaoglu


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. Gueneyisi & 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 Rondon & 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. Doganguen


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. Pavia


Compressive, flexural and bond strength of brick/lime mortar masonry
A. Costigan & S. Pavia


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-Gyoergy, V. Stoian, D. Dan, C. Daescu, I. Demeter, D. Diaconu & A. Dogariu


Analysis of architrave connection
L. Pavlovcic, F. Sinur & D. Beg


Material investigation of Unito limestone
L. Pavlovcic & 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