Seismic Retrofit of Existing Structures Based on Digital Surveying, Non-Destructive Testing and Nonlinear Structural Analysis: The Case of Gjirokastra Castle in Albania

Seismic Retrofit of Existing Structures Based on Digital Surveying, Non-Destructive Testing and Nonlinear Structural Analysis: The Case of Gjirokastra Castle in Albania

The present paper showcases the work carried out as part of the seismic retrofit of the Ottoman fortress of Gjirokastra, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Albania. The need for strengthening and retrofitting the structure stems from the fact that it is situated in a region of high seismicity a...

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Main Authors: Marieta Núñez García, Savvas Saloustros, Felix Mateos Redondo, José Alberto Alonso Campanero, Javier Ortega, Federica Greco, Chrysl Aranha, Irene Martínez Cuart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
heritage structure
stone masonry
sonic-pulse velocity
dynamic identification
finite element analysis
soil settlements
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/23/12106

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