Geofizika, Vol. 28 No. 1, 2011.
Original scientific paper
On-site assessment of masonry vaults: Dynamic tests and numerical analysis
Carla Conte
; Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
Carlo Rainieri
; Structural and Geotechnical Dynamics Laboratory StreGa, Department of S.A.V.A., University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
Maria Antonietta Aiello
; Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
Giovanni Fabbrocino
; Structural and Geotechnical Dynamics Laboratory StreGa, Department of S.A.V.A., University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
Abstract
This paper concerns the structural identification of historical masonry buildings with reference to a case study, which is discussed in detail. The building is located in Southern Italy (Lecce). It has an ancient vaulted roof that is complex and commonly found in old masonry structures. This study takes advantage of extensive historical and structural investigations of the building. Preliminary activities have been conducted to obtain information about the current state of the structure including the geometry, morphology, structural details, material properties, prior interventions, and existing damage. This process was supported by an historical investigation into the conceptual background and construction methods used to build the structure. After the historical investigation, a series of experiments, including dynamic tests, were conducted on a number of the vaults to determine their dynamic response characteristics under operational conditions. A numerical model was also determined. In this paper, the primary dynamic test results and modelling assumptions are reported. Comparisons between numerical and experimental results are discussed.
Keywords
heritage structures; ambient vibration tests; operational modal analysis
Hrčak ID:
70837
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Publication date:
30.6.2011.
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