Structural Modeling & Seismic Protection of Masonry Structural Systems

The Masonry structures are complicated structures and there is, currently, a lack of knowledge and information concerning the behaviour of their structural system under seismic loading. Successful modeling of a masonry structure is a prerequisite for a reliable earthquake resistant design. However, modeling a real structure to a robust quantitative (mathematical) representation is a very difficult and complicated task. This paper is presenting a contribution toward a solution of the problem. A new methodology for earthquake resistant design of masonry structural systems, either before or after their repair and/or strengthening is presented. The application of the proposed method is illustrated in the case study of a historical and monumental masonry structure in Crete, Greece, namely the residence of Eleftherios Venizelos in Chania, who had been prime minister of Greece and a leading national personality in the first half of the 20 th century.

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