TIKS4DRR

Traditional masonry and structural framing systems to withstand seismic activities

Location

Place : Abruzzo
 
Country : Italy
 
Region : South Europe
 
 
 

Hazard

Primary : Earthquake

Typology of Heritage

Vernacular Built Heritage
 

Aspect of Disaster Management

Recovery

Summary

In Italy, the local communities in Abruzzo and Umbria used traditional stone masonry and timber framing techniques to rebuild their houses after the 2009 and 2016 earthquakes, respectively. They also incorporated seismic-resistant features, such as diagonal braces, wooden ties, and lime mortar, to enhance the durability and safety of their structures.

For details, refer to the following link

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3130/jaabe.5.215

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