The Tower of Pisa: History, Construction and Geotechnical Stabilization

ISBN-13: 9780367469047 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 62 str.

J. B. Burland; M. B. Jamiolkowski; N. Squeglia

Opis

This book begins with a brief description of the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and its construction. The reader is then introduced to the challenges faced in designing and implementing appropriate stabilisation measures whilst also satisfying the requirements of conserving a world heritage monument.

Spis treści

1. Introduction. 2. The Leaning Tower. 3. The subsoil of the Tower. 4. History of the construction and inclination. 5. The results of monitoring: 1911-1990. 6. Studies and undertakings in the 20thcentury. 7. Leaning instability. 8. The work of the International Committee, 1990-2001. 9. And now? 10. Concluding remarks