Historical Earthquake-Resistant Timber Frames in the Mediterranean Area (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)

This book presents a selection of the best papers from the HEaRT 2013 conference, held in Cosenza, Italy, which provided a valuable forum for engineers and architects, researchers and educators to exchange views and findings concerning the technological history, construction features and seismic behavior of historical timber-framed walls in the Mediterranean countries. The topics covered are wide ranging and include historical aspects and examples of the use of timber-framed construction systems in response to earthquakes, such as the gaiola system in Portugal and the Bourbon system in southern Italy; interpretation of the response of timber-framed walls to seismic actions based on calculations and experimental tests; assessment of the effectiveness of repair and strengthening techniques, e.g., using aramid fiber wires or sheets; and modelling analyses. In addition, on the basis of case studies, a methodology is presented that is applicable to diagnosis, strengthening and improvement of seismic performance and is compatible with modern theoretical principles and conservation criteria. It is hoped that, by contributing to the knowledge of this construction technique, the book will help to promote conservation of this important component of Europe's architectural heritage.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	March 2015
First published:	2015
Editors:	Nicola Ruggieri • Gennaro Tampone • Raffaele Zinno
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	171
Edition:	2015 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-16186-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Theory of architecture Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > Conservation of buildings & building materials
LSN:	3-319-16186-5
Barcode:	9783319161860

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