Seismic collapse of vaulted structures : unreinforced quasi-brittle materials and the case study of the Basilica of Maxentius in Rome

Seismic loading is one of the biggest threats to the stability of masonry architecture is many parts of the world. Buildings that have stood for centuries under their self-weight, could suffer collapse in an unprecedented seismic event. The current research aims at furthering our understanding of ho...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Albuerne, Alejandra
Other Authors: Williams, Martin ; DeLaine, Janet
Published: University of Oxford 2016
Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.728911