Heritage Masonry

Methodologies for the evaluation of seismic vulnerability of complex masonry buildings: case histories in the historic centre of Sulmona; Evaluation of the structural behaviour of historic masonry buildings by a sonic pulse velocity method; Earthquake resistance of a historical brick building in Akita Prefecture, Japan; Assessment of masonry strength in a heritage building; Analysis of historic mortars from the archaeological site of Logos and design of repair materials; Infrared thermograph image analysis for the identification of masonry coatings in historic buildings, in relation to several samples prepared as patterns; Shear seismic capacity of tuff masonry panels in heritage constructions; Experimental evaluation of stone masonry walls with lime based mortar under vertical loads; Effective hygric and thermal parameters of historical masonry accessed on effective media theory principles; Investigation of commercial ready-mixed mortars for architectural heritage; A procedure to assess the suitability of plaster to protect vernacular earthen architecture; Hygrothermal performance of innovative renovation renders used for different types of historical masonry; Feasibility of integral water repellent admixtures in low pressure compatible injected fill grouts; Assessment of ancient masonry slender towers under seismic loading: dynamic characterization of the Cuatrovitas tower; The effect of earthquake characteristics on the collapse of historical masonry buildings: case study of the mosque of Takiyya al-Sulaymaniyya; Numerical models to predict the creep behaviour of brickwork