Heritage masonry : materials and structures / edited by S Syngellakis

Methodologies for the evaluation of seismic vulnerability of complex masonry buildings-- case histories in the historic centre of Sulmona--Evaluation of the structural behaviour of historic masonry buildings by a sonic pulse velocity method--Earthquake resistance of a historical brick building in Akita Prefecture, Japan--Assessment of masonry strength in a heritage building--Analysis of historic mortars from the archaeological site of Logos and design of repair materials--Infrared thermograph image analysis for the identification of masonry coatings in historic buildings, in relation to several samples prepared as patterns--Shear seismic capacity of tuff masonry panels in heritage constructions--Experimental evaluation of stone masonry walls with lime based mortar under vertical loads--Effective hygric and thermal parameters of historical masonry accessed on effective media theory principles--Investigation of commercial ready-mixed mortars for architectural heritage--A procedure to assess the suitability of plaster to protect vernacular earthen architecture--Hygrothermal performance of innovative renovation renders used for different types of historical masonry--Feasibility of integral water repellent admixtures in low pressure compatible injected fill grouts--Assessment of ancient masonry slender towers under seismic loading-- dynamic characterization of the Cuatrovitas tower--The effect of earthquake characteristics on the collapse of historical masonry buildings-- case study of the mosque of Takiyya al-Sulaymaniyya--Numerical models to predict the creep behaviour of brickwork