Abstract The dissertation analyses the structural behaviour of Villa Gazzotti, a Palladian villa located in the Veneto region of Italy, where nearly 4,000 Renaissance villas still exist. These...
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...
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...
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....
Abstract Barcelona, located in a region of low-to-moderate seismicity, holds a rich architectural heritage within the Eixample district, notably composed of unreinforced brick masonry buildings. Most of...
Abstract The conservation of archaeological sites presents unique challenges due to their exposure to environmental factors such as moisture, salts, and temperature fluctuations. This study focuses on...
Abstract The Beira Railway Station, completed in 1966, is a landmark of Mozambique’s architectural heritage. It represents the modernist movement adapted to tropical climates and serves as...
Abstract The Forni-Cerato Villa in Vicenza, attributed to the renowned architect Andrea Palladio, stands as a prime example of 16th-century Venetian architecture and is a UNESCO World...
The main aim of this Master Dissertation, by the author Dhairya Patel is to gain a better understanding of the behaviour of mixed timber-masonry structures through the case...
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Lucy Jane Davis is to provide correction factors for nonlinear 2D solutions which cover the transverse fluctuations for the...
