Protection Of The Architectural Heritage Against Earthquakes (cism International Centre For Mechanical Sciences)

How to better protection of our architectural heritage in the event of earthquakes? The vulnerability of cultural artifacts necessitates the working out of a system which takes into account the problems of architecture, engineering and seismology among others. Written by architects and engineers, this book attempts to offer answers and give guidelines for both architects and engineers working in this field. Front Matter....Pages ii-ix Protection and Rehabilitation of the Architectural Heritage....Pages 1-18 Introduction to Structural Dynamics....Pages 19-55 Seismic Behaviour of Traditionally-Built Constructions....Pages 57-69 A Mechanical Model for Statics and Dynamics of Historical Masonry Buildings....Pages 71-152 Experimental Knowledge of the Traditional Building Materials....Pages 153-199 Recent Researches on Masonry Construction and Critical Discussion of Examples of Rehabilitation....Pages 201-259 Seismic Disaster Prevention in the History of Structures in Greece....Pages 261-284 Seismic Precautionary Measures in Greece Archanes Case Study....Pages 285-294 Tentative Guidelines for Protection and Rehabilitation of Historical Buildings Subjected to Earthquakes....Pages 295-322 Protection of the Architectural Heritage Against Earthquakes....Pages 323-325