The paper describes the methodology applied to assess the state of preservation of the tallest historic tower in Mantua, the “Gabbia” tower, after the earthquakes of May 2012. An extensive investigation program — including visual inspection, sonic and flat jack tests, operational modal testing and structural modeling — has been planned to support the future preservation actions of the tower. The paper focuses especially on the information collected during on-site survey and dynamic tests and describes how these results can be employed and cross-correlated to assess the structural condition and seismic vulnerability of the tower.

Post-earthquake assessment of a masonry tower by on-site inspection and operational modal testing

SAISI, ANTONELLA ELIDE;GENTILE, CARMELO
2015-01-01

Abstract

The paper describes the methodology applied to assess the state of preservation of the tallest historic tower in Mantua, the “Gabbia” tower, after the earthquakes of May 2012. An extensive investigation program — including visual inspection, sonic and flat jack tests, operational modal testing and structural modeling — has been planned to support the future preservation actions of the tower. The paper focuses especially on the information collected during on-site survey and dynamic tests and describes how these results can be employed and cross-correlated to assess the structural condition and seismic vulnerability of the tower.
2015
Seismic Assessment, Behavior and Retrofit
9783319161297
Diagnosis; Ambient vibration testing; Historic masonry structure
File in questo prodotto:
File Dimensione Formato  
325231_1_En_16_Chapter_OnlinePDF.pdf

Accesso riservato

: Publisher’s version
Dimensione 1.22 MB
Formato Adobe PDF
1.22 MB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri
325231_1_En_16_Chapter_Online_frontespizio.pdf

Accesso riservato

: Publisher’s version
Dimensione 1.22 MB
Formato Adobe PDF
1.22 MB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11311/958159
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? ND
  • Scopus 0
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? ND
social impact