This work aims at enhancing the current methodologies used for generating as-built CAD
models suitable for advanced numerical simulations. To this end, this paper proposes the …

Non-linear static analyses are amongst engineering community one of the most common
analysis approaches for the seismic assessment of existing buildings, due to a good trade …

Earthen architecture is an essential part of the architectural and cultural heritage of the
Iberian Peninsula. Both at monumental and vernacular level, this architecture has adapted …

ABSTRACT The Historic Centre of Cuenca, recognized as World Heritage Site since 1999,
is characterized by the relevant presence of traditional buildings which load-bearing …

The structural health monitoring (SHM) of buildings provides relevant data for the evaluation
of the structural behavior over time, the efficiency of maintenance, strengthening, and post …

The challenges posed by conserving historical earthen structures in seismic-prone regions
prompted the initiation of the Seismic Retrofitting Project (SRP) by the Getty Conservation …

ABSTRACT A relevant percentage of the world population lives in constructions made of sun-
dried earth, which are built according to several techniques such as rammed earth …

The development of guidelines for seismic retrofitting of earthen architectural heritage has
been part of the intended outputs of the Seismic Retrofitting Project–a partnership between …

Understanding traditional seismic strategies is necessary to conduct appropriate restoration
of historic buildings and city centers located in earthquake-prone areas. But, the fast …

Edificado por AstoHuarakac por orden del Inca Pachacutec como una estructura que
permita expandir la influencia del naciente imperio Inca sobre poblaciones rebeldes, la …