On the Behaviour of Ancient Masonry Structures Subjected to Static Loads: Case Studies

Author

Basili, Michela ; Sinopoli, Anna

Author_Institution

Dept. of Struct. & Geotechnical Eng., Univ. of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy

fYear

2010

fDate

28-30 June 2010

Firstpage

180

Lastpage

185

Abstract

The paper deals with the mechanical behaviour of ancient masonry constructions subjected to static vertical loads. The cases considered concern structures designed to cover a given span. Masonry is modelled as a no-tension orthotropic. Three cases are analysed. The purpose of the study is to recognise for each case the bearing structure. As a consequence of the modelling the masonry is divided into macro-elements separated by possible fracture lines which define the starting of probable regions where damage can be localised.

Keywords

fracture; structural engineering; ancient masonry constructions; ancient masonry structures; bearing structure; fracture lines; macroelements; mechanical behaviour; no tension orthotropic; static vertical loads; Building materials; Collaborative work; Degradation; Earthquakes; Monitoring; Mortar; Paper technology; Safety; Shape; Vibrations; Historic constructions; ancient masonry; no tension material; resistant sections;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Enabling Technologies: Infrastructures for Collaborative Enterprises (WETICE), 2010 19th IEEE International Workshop on

Conference_Location

Larissa

ISSN

1524-4547

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-7216-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WETICE.2010.34

Filename

5541944