Monitoring and diagnosis of historical masonry buildings and future perspective = Monitoreo y diagnóstico de edificios históricos de mampostería y perspectiva futura
Abstract:Historical buildings still existing in different parts of the world were constructed with unreinforced masonry and have an acceptable capacity to transmit vertical loading, but they are very vulnerable against horizontal loading induced by earthquakes. In order to protect these buildings belonging to the patrimony of the humanity from this hazard, we need to understand the construction materials, structural elements and loading transmission mechanism. Moreover, to rehabilitate or retrofit them, it is necessary… Show more
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