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Arts & Humanities, Science & Technology, Technology, Architecture, Construction & Building Technology, Engineering, Civil, Engineering, restoration, historical structures, masonry, concrete, timber, structural analysis, interaction with society

Abstract:

© 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, London. The structural integrity and load distribution schemes in historical buildings are mostly based on the experience of the original building master, and much less or not at all on building mechanical analysis. The combination of historical experience with today’s analytical understanding of force distribution in structures enables solutions to adapt historical constructions to actual codes and standards. Moreover, monument-society interactions must be taken into account. This paper deals with recent restoration projects, in which respectful structural engineering concept and design support the architectural and heritage values of the monument.