Beyond the Classroom: Investigating Seismic Resilience in Mexican Viceregal Façades Integrating traditional methods with fluid viscous dampers for the strengthening of heritage masonry structures Chiara Bariviera Introduction...
Abstract The dissertation focuses on the structural condition of the Sant Cugat monastery, a medieval Gothic complex where the central Cimborio plays a decisive role in the global...
Learning, unlearning, and relearning Life, to me, has always been about learning, unlearning, and relearning. After completing my Bachelor’s in Construction Technology and Management, I started my...
1. Introduction 1.1 Motivation Cultural heritage conservation is a highly interdisciplinary field that integrates the knowledge of structural engineers, architects, art historians, and material scientists. The...
My Journey to SAHC I am currently writing this blog post for the SAHC programme in the beautiful historic town of Guimaraes. I still have to remind...
1. Introduction This dissertation investigates the causes of the structural distress and visible cracking observed in the Broumov Parish House, a historical building located in Broumov, Czech Republic....
Ever since my MSc Dissertation, I have been fascinated by historic buildings. When I applied to the SAHC master’s program, I was at a pivotal point in my...
Spring 2023 and I had just finished my undergraduate degree in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Finally done, but with head full...
As a structural engineer from New Zealand with five years of experience in the field of seismic retrofit of existing buildings, I have focused much of my career...
There’s something incredibly exhilarating about gaining new knowledge - it’s like lifting a grey veil of dust off your eyes. This feeling has become all too familiar as...
