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...
Historical constructions
10 UNESCO sites in South America
South America is a huge continent rich in beauty and history. Many of the most amazing sites in South America are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Discover some of...
Investigation on the strength of spandrels in masonry façades
Earthquake is probably the most dangerous natural phenomenon that can threat the integrity of Unreinforced Masonry structures, putting in danger human lives and economical value. During the observation...
The most wonderful temples of Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand. This vibrant city offers many options for all type of travelers. The city is rich in natural...
25 Years of SAHC Conference – A new understanding of Structural Conservation
Scientific and technical advancements The last decades have brought many important scientific and technical advancements in the study and conservation of historical structures. Clearly regarded as a multidisciplinary activity,...
Modelling of the seismic behaviour of TRM-strengthened rammed earth walls
This thesis of the author Reza Allahvirdizadeh was developed within the framework of SAHC Erasmus Mundus Master Course. Earthen constructions constitute a considerable part of the existing heritage...
Structural performance of shells of historical constructions: The Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro
The main objective of this thesis of the author Marina Polónia Rios is to evaluate the structural behaviour of shell elements in the Municipal Theatre of Rio de...
Commercial lime based grouts: Are they all the same?
Lime-based grouting is a well-known consolidation technique for ancient masonry. It is efficient because it improves the mechanical characteristics of stone, brick and even, earth masonry walls, while...
Irregular masonry buildings, torsional effects and the N2-method
Unreinforced Masonry (URM) constructions's seismic response Historical buildings, usually classified as Unreinforced Masonry (URM) constructions, present a large diversity in terms of constitutive materials, geometrical features and structural...
Why engineers need to know construction history?
Anamnesis, description, examination, diagnosis, therapy Some years ago my doctor asked me what I did. I said that what I did was similar to what he did except...