Geotechnics and Heritage: Case Histories

ISBN-13: 9780367379971 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 272 str.

Emilio Bilotta; Alessandro Flora; Stefania Lirer

Opis

Geotechnics and Heritage collects relevant case histories on the role of geotechnical engineering in the preservation of monuments and historic sites. The contributions in this full-colour book prove the significant role geotechnical engineering plays in conservation of historic building and monuments.

Spis treści

Preface -- Sponsor -- Cultural heritage and geotechnical engineering: An introduction /C. Viggiani -- Geotechnical issues of the Athenian Acropolis /D. Egglezos, M. Ioannidou, D. Moullou & I. Kalogeras -- The role of geotechnical conditions in the foundation, expansion and preservation of the ancient town of Orvieto (Italy) /P. Tommasi, M. Sciotti, T. Rotonda, L. Verrucci & D. Boldini -- A paradise inhabited by devils? The geotechnical risks in the city of Napoli and their mitigation /A. Evangelista & C. Viggiani -- The crossing of the historical centre of Rome by the new underground Line C: A study of soil structure-interaction for historical buildings /A. Burghignoli, L. Callisto, S. Rampello, F.M. Soccodato & G.M.B. Viggiani -- Protective compensation grouting operations beneath the Big Ben Clock Tower /D.I. Harris, R.J. Mair, J.B. Burland & J.R. Standing -- Contributions of geotechnical engineering for the preservation of the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Sagrario Church in Mexico City /E. Ovando-Shelley & E. Santoyo -- The Buen Pastor Cathedral in San Sebastian A. Gens, E.E. Alonso, J. Casanovas & L. Uzcanga -- Stability problems of leaning towers on weak soil R. Lancellotta -- The Leaning Tower of Pisa /J.B. Burland, M. Jamiolkowski, N. Squeglia & C. Viggiani -- Strengthening of the San Marco bell tower foundation in Venice /G. Macchi, S. Macchi, M. Jamiolkowski, V. Pastore & D. Vanni -- Portus Julius: A complex of Roman infrastructures of late republican age /C. Viggiani -- Author index.

O autorze

Emilio Bilotta, Alessandro Flora, Stefania Lirer, Carlo Viggiani