Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Masonry Structures in Archaeological Sites
The main aim of this dissertation, by the author Jinwoo Kim, is to develop the modeling strategies for masonry structures with the Discrete Element Method (DEM), which...
My experience as a SAHC Student
September 2018, twenty-six complete strangers from all around the world met in the city where Portugal was born - Guimaraes. Coming from different cultures and speaking different native...
Structural performance of shells of historical constructions
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Marina Polónia Rios, is to evaluate the structural behavior of shell elements in the Municipal Theatre of Rio...
Nonlinear numerical evaluation of the bearing capacity
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Jacopo Scacco, is the FEM modeling and the subsequent evaluation of the bearing capacity of St. Jacob Church...
Numerical modelling of the seismic behavior of timber-framed structures
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Sonia Guerra Pinto is to obtain a better understanding of the mechanical behavior of Pombalino structures based on finite...
What is it like to be a member of the SAHC family
My homeland, Sicily, gave me the opportunity of witnessing a wide variety of historical buildings from different ages, many of which have been unfortunately left in a state...
Analytical Modelling of Timber Beams Strengthened with Composite Materials
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Hamed Hoseinpour, is to evaluate the experimental work of timber beams strengthened with composite materials with analytical modelling. ...
One year of SAHC as an opportunity of discernment
I made the decision to apply to the SAHC Master Program because in my past experience as an architect specialized in conservation I felt the necessity of having...
How SAHC Enhanced My Career
As I wrapped up my undergraduate degree in civil engineering, I began to look for an advanced degree program that would supplement my knowledge in structures and propel...
An amazing experience with SAHC
As I was a student in a French Engineering School, I started to work on projects related to historical buildings. Masonry was an attractive mystery to me and...