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...
conservation
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...
Experimental characterization of steel and basalt fiber reinforcements for masonry walls
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Ali Raed Abbass, is to evaluate the efficiency of textile reinforced mortar (TRM) systems in retrofitting of masonry walls...
Examination of the decay pattern and cleaning interventions on historical marbles
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Christina Antonopoulou, is to analyze the decay pattern that could be presented on a historic marble and also the...
Secondary materials in mortars for use in historical buildings
Ancient lime mortars are weak and poorly set in high humid areas in which most of the historical structures are found. Most of historical buildings are founded in...
Seismic Assessment of Ancient Water Towers in Roman Pompeii
Masonry is the main constructive typology in the historical structures. The most of the historic masonry heritage was designed and constructed without any considerations for their dynamic performance...
10 Mysterious Monuments Around The World
Who doesn't love a great mystery? We're all fascinated by legends and unrevealed truths, even more when they're related with beautiful, breathtaking historical constructions. Continue to read to...
Structural analysis of Palladio’s timber bridge in Bassano del Grappa
The Bassano's bridge is a covered timber bridge 65m long and 8m wide located in the Veneto Region in Italy. During its history it was destroyed several times...