From Corbel Arches to Double Curvature Vaults

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vi

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2. Introduction

   • Gabriele Milani, Vasilis Sarhosis

   Pages 1-20

3. Historical Review of Masonry Arches and Vaults. Trends in Historic Preservation and the Relevance of Understanding Curved Masonry Structures

   • Stefano Della Torre, Lorenzo Cantini

   Pages 21-38

4. Survey and Monitoring Methods for Masonry Arches and Vaults

   • Yu Yuan, Gabriel Stockdale, Gabriele Milani

   Pages 39-60

5. Digital Setting Out Techniques for Tile Vaults Without Formwork

   • Julián García, Carlos Martín, Roberto Molinos, Joaquín Grau, Juan Manuel Pérez

   Pages 61-78

6. Experimental Behaviour of Masonry: Static and Dynamic Behaviour of Arches and Vaults

   • Nicoletta Bianchini, Angelo Gaetani, Nuno Mendes, Paulo B. Lourenço

   Pages 79-121

7. Revisiting Classic Methods for the Equilibrium Analysis of Masonry Arches and Domes

   • Danila Aita

   Pages 123-168

8. Rigid Block Limit Analysis of Masonry Arches with Associated and Non-associated Slides

   • Yiwei Hua, Gabriele Milani

   Pages 169-203

9. NURBS-Based Limit Analysis of Masonry Vaults

   • Nicola Grillanda, Andrea Chiozzi, Gabriele Milani

   Pages 205-231

10. Discrete Element Modelling of Masonry Arch Bridges, Arches and Vaults

    • José V. Lemos, Francesca Gobbin, Tamás Forgács, Vasilis Sarhosis

    Pages 233-256

11. Complex Simplicity—Design of Innovative Sustainable Thin-Shell Masonry Structures

    • Michael H. Ramage, Ana Gatóo, M. Wesam Al Asali

    Pages 257-281

The book focuses on all typological aspects of arches and vaults within the heritage of design and construction, while bringing attention to new “green” materials, promoting a circular economy informed by limitations caused by global warming. The multidisciplinary approach involves several different competences in architecture, structural engineering, conservation and restoration, geomatics, BIM, building engineering, the technology and history of construction, graphical methods of assessment, and innovative design that utilizes non-polluting materials. After an overview of the technical and aesthetic advantages of masonry vaults, there is a review of the most up-to-date trends in historic preservation. Classic methods of static assessment and innovative building technologies are detailed. Surveying methods and data acquisition are discussed, particularly laser scanning technology and its applications in heritage masonry curved structures. Next comes the experimental static and dymanic behavior of masonry vaults, followed by a critical revision of Distinct Element innovative computerized Methods. An explanation as to how to pass from classic stability analysis to an adaptive Finite Element Method limit analysis procedure is offered. Reinterpretation of the past is then undertaken, with an eye towards emphasizing sustainability. Finally, the conclusion examines  still existing gaps in knowledge and recommends avenues of future research.

• Masonry
• Vaulted Structures
• Conservation and Rehabilitation
• Discrete Element Method DEM
• Finite Element Method FEM
• Adaptive Limit Analysis
• Methods of Construction
• Classic Stability Assessment
• Experimental Methods for Masonry Vaults
• Surveying Methods and Data Acquisition
• New Vaulting Systems

• Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering (ABC), Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

  Gabriele Milani

• University of Leeds, School of Civil Engineering, Leeds, UK

  Vasilis Sarhosis

Dr. Gabriele Milani is Full Professor at Politecnico di Milano (2019-present), Italy.  His research focuses mainly on masonry modeling, safety assessment of historical masonry and limit analysis.  He has been awarded with a Telford Premium (2012) by ICE, a Bathe Award (2014) and a most cited author award for a paper in Computers and Structures (2006). He has co-authored more than 200 indexed papers and he served as editor for 2 books on masonry.  He co-chaired the 10th International Masonry Conference IMC10 in 2018.

Dr. Vasilis Sarhosis is an Associate Professor in Structural Engineering at the University of Leeds. His research focuses on understanding the long-term behaviour of masonry infrastructure subjected to natural and man-made hazards. He performed research projects in Nepal, Greece, Italy, Japan, Iraq and the UK. Dr. Sarhosis is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the UK. He is currently chairing the National Scientific Committee on the Analysis and Restoration of Structures of Architectural Heritage (ISCARSAH-UK), which is part of the ICOMOS UK. He has published more than 120 peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and his research has been cited more than 2,500 times.