Several masonry heritage structures from Slovenia, which differ both from the historical and structural point of view, have been investigated by means of different testing techniques, and numerically analysed. It was concluded that the effectiveness of any particular diagnostic technique for the investigation of masonry structures, and for the planning restoration, depends on numerous factors which were identified. In the process of assessing the state of a structure, even a simple investigation technique is better than none and it will be always repaid.
COBISS.SI-ID: 4963681
This paper provides an overview of some of the methods for the evaluation of the in plane resistance of masonry walls which are already incorporated in national codes. Some results of recent experimental investigations of the shear capacity of in-plane loaded masonry walls subjected to cyclic loading are also presented with the aim of studying the potential for the application of these new concepts of assessment of seismic performance.
COBISS.SI-ID: 4963169
To analyse the significance of the parameters that influence the vertical shear resistance of interfaces of flanged sections of masonry obtained using different types of bonding and bonding patterns, a series of specimens with “H”-shaped cross sections were tested. Considerable strength reserves and shear ductility were observed in almost all cases. Using the results of the numerical investigation, the critical parameters for a test to determine the vertical shear capacity of masonry non-rectangular cross-sections are assessed and the governing parameters for a suitable shear test suggested.
COBISS.SI-ID: 4786785
The case study presented herein, encompass experimental work carried out at the Church of St. John the Baptist at the Carthusian monastery at Žiče, Slovenia. Within this project, on-site investigation was carried out in order to characterize wall cross sections, to identify different types of masonry and to collect the samples of mortars and stone particles for further laboratory tests. Methods that were applied: crack pattern investigation, radar investigation, thermography, coring and boroscopy as well as laboratory tests on cored samples.
COBISS.SI-ID: 4795233
The methodology uses a displ.-based approach for the vulnerability evaluation and design of interventions. The use of safety verification in terms of displacement orients to new strengthening techniques and helps in the comprehension of interaction between structural elements and unmovable artistic assets. The procedure is based on: definition of performance limit states; evaluation of seismic hazard and soil-foundation interactions; construction knowledge; develop. of structural models for the seismic analysis of masonry structures and artistic assets and design of interventions.
COBISS.SI-ID: 5112417