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

Thesis

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 how masonry vaulted buildings behave in earthquakes. Our ability to anticipate damages or collapse of existing structures will depend on this understanding.

Based on the study of ancient Ro...

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Authors: Albuerne, A

• DOI: 10.5287/ora-qmbqqkzno
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: Basilica of Maxentius; Seismic collapse; Seismic behaviour; Masonry structures; Vaulted structures; Experimental dynamic tests; Damage assessment
• Subjects: Structural dynamics; Archaeology; Structural engineering; Historic buildings