The document summarizes the restoration project of a post-Byzantine mansion in Athens. It describes the mansion's structural system, including timber floors and roofs supported by timber frame walls and timber-reinforced rubble masonry walls. It outlines structural problems like destruction of wall continuity and timber reinforcements. It also summarizes the numerical analysis method using ABAQUS to model the building and investigate its seismic response.
This document provides an introduction to the author's research on the constructional analysis of timber load bearing systems in Aegean Bronze Age architecture. It discusses the challenges of studying structural elements that no longer exist and the importance of thorough documentation. The author analyzes case studies of horizontal and vertical timber reinforcement systems used in Minoan buildings. Specifically, it examines evidence of horizontal timber grids in early buildings and the later widespread use of vertical timber pairs reinforced in rubble walls. Detailed drawings are highlighted as valuable for interpreting architectural remains and structural systems.
Tsakanika_Icomos conference 2005 the turkish mansion the aga mehmet mosquenicola ruggieri
This document discusses the methodology for restoring two historical buildings in Rhodes, Turkey - a Turkish mansion and the Hagi Mehmet Aga mosque. For each building, the document describes the construction, existing structural issues, analysis conducted, and proposed interventions. The analysis involved detailed structural drawings, finite element models, and identifying original timber tying systems. For both buildings, light interventions are proposed to reinforce structures, like adding timber diaphragms, while respecting the original designs. The interventions aim to improve seismic performance without major changes to the historic structures.
The document summarizes the agenda for the 1st International Conference on Historic Earthquake-Resistant Timber Frames in the Mediterranean Area (H.E.a.R.T.2013) held in November 2013 in Italy. The conference included technical sessions on the historical, constructive, experimental, and analytical assessment of traditional timber frames in seismic areas, with a focus on structures in the Mediterranean region. It provided an opportunity for researchers and experts to present and discuss topics such as the seismic behavior of various traditional construction techniques.
The document summarizes research on deriving fragility curves for traditional timber-framed masonry buildings in Lefkas, Greece using nonlinear static analysis. Key points:
- Traditional timber-framed masonry buildings in Lefkas have a "dual" structural system with stone masonry on the ground floor and a secondary timber post system to resist earthquake loads if the ground floor fails.
- Nonlinear static pushover analyses are used to develop pushover curves for the primary and secondary systems, which are then combined into a capacity curve to define damage states and derive fragility curves.
- Four damage states are defined: slight, moderate, heavy damage and collapse based on criteria related to
The document outlines principles for preserving historic timber structures that recognize their cultural significance and vulnerability. It recommends thorough documentation, diagnosis, and monitoring before any intervention. Interventions should follow traditional means where possible, be reversible, and not hinder future preservation work or access to the structure's evidence. Replacement timber should match the original as closely as possible. Education is key to sustainable preservation of these important cultural heritage sites.
The document summarizes the restoration project of a post-Byzantine mansion in Athens. It describes the mansion's structural system, including timber floors and roofs supported by timber frame walls and timber-reinforced rubble masonry walls. It outlines structural problems like destruction of wall continuity and timber reinforcements. It also summarizes the numerical analysis method using ABAQUS to model the building and investigate its seismic response.
This document provides an introduction to the author's research on the constructional analysis of timber load bearing systems in Aegean Bronze Age architecture. It discusses the challenges of studying structural elements that no longer exist and the importance of thorough documentation. The author analyzes case studies of horizontal and vertical timber reinforcement systems used in Minoan buildings. Specifically, it examines evidence of horizontal timber grids in early buildings and the later widespread use of vertical timber pairs reinforced in rubble walls. Detailed drawings are highlighted as valuable for interpreting architectural remains and structural systems.
Tsakanika_Icomos conference 2005 the turkish mansion the aga mehmet mosquenicola ruggieri
This document discusses the methodology for restoring two historical buildings in Rhodes, Turkey - a Turkish mansion and the Hagi Mehmet Aga mosque. For each building, the document describes the construction, existing structural issues, analysis conducted, and proposed interventions. The analysis involved detailed structural drawings, finite element models, and identifying original timber tying systems. For both buildings, light interventions are proposed to reinforce structures, like adding timber diaphragms, while respecting the original designs. The interventions aim to improve seismic performance without major changes to the historic structures.
The document summarizes the agenda for the 1st International Conference on Historic Earthquake-Resistant Timber Frames in the Mediterranean Area (H.E.a.R.T.2013) held in November 2013 in Italy. The conference included technical sessions on the historical, constructive, experimental, and analytical assessment of traditional timber frames in seismic areas, with a focus on structures in the Mediterranean region. It provided an opportunity for researchers and experts to present and discuss topics such as the seismic behavior of various traditional construction techniques.
The document summarizes research on deriving fragility curves for traditional timber-framed masonry buildings in Lefkas, Greece using nonlinear static analysis. Key points:
- Traditional timber-framed masonry buildings in Lefkas have a "dual" structural system with stone masonry on the ground floor and a secondary timber post system to resist earthquake loads if the ground floor fails.
- Nonlinear static pushover analyses are used to develop pushover curves for the primary and secondary systems, which are then combined into a capacity curve to define damage states and derive fragility curves.
- Four damage states are defined: slight, moderate, heavy damage and collapse based on criteria related to
The document outlines principles for preserving historic timber structures that recognize their cultural significance and vulnerability. It recommends thorough documentation, diagnosis, and monitoring before any intervention. Interventions should follow traditional means where possible, be reversible, and not hinder future preservation work or access to the structure's evidence. Replacement timber should match the original as closely as possible. Education is key to sustainable preservation of these important cultural heritage sites.