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Seismic Assessment of the Bell Tower of Santa Maria Del Carmine: Problems and Solutions |
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| Authors: | Francesca Ceroni Marisa Pecce Gaetano Manfredi |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Engineering , University of Sannio , Benevento , Italy ceroni@unisannio.it pecce@unisannio.it;3. Department of Engineering , University of Sannio , Benevento , Italy;4. Department of Structural Engineering , University of Naples Federico II , Napoli , Italy |
| Abstract: | A complete structural analysis of the bell tower of Santa Maria del Carmine in Naples (Italy) has been developed by using a 3D FE model based on the results of detailed experimental investigations in situ. Linear analysis for gravity loads, linear modal analysis, and nonlinear static analysis (Push Over) were carried out in order to assess the seismic capacity of the structure. A check of local out-of-plane failure mechanisms was also performed to verify if the structure is able to attain a global behavior. Problems and solutions related to the different methods are presented and discussed. |
| Keywords: | Masonry Heritage Buildings FE Models Linear Static and Dynamic Analysis Nonlinear Analysis Out-of-Plane Mechanisms Seismic Assessment |