| CODE | CVE5671 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Historic Structures and Interventions | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Civil and Structural Engineering | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This series of lectures addresses the behaviour of historic masonry and concrete structures, and the relationship between structural form and architectural objectives. This basis will be used to address the problems associated with structural degradation as well as the degradation of historic stone masonry and concrete fabric. Problem diagnosis will be given ample consideration, and the study-unit will include lectures on the diagnosis and monitoring of cracks, in historic buildings. The nature and diagnosis of geo-technical problems, which can affect a historic structure, will also form an integral part of the study-unit. Ample use of local case-studies will be made to illustrate the various mechanisms of damage in historic masonry and concrete structures and the relative remedial interventions. Study-unit Aims: The aim of this study-unit is to first of all expose students to the various structural degradation and geo-technical problems faced by historic masonry and concrete structures, particularly in the local context. Secondly, the study-unit aims to introduce students to the different types of interventions, on the fabric, on the structure, and on the sub-structure, including stone replacement, stone patch repairs, concrete repair, structural ties, under-pinning, etc., which can be utilized to restore the integrity of heritage structures and building, in the local context. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Analyze the mechanisms of structural degradation of historic masonry structures; - Analyze the mechanisms of degradation of historic concrete structures; - Identify and monitor displacement and structural problems in a traditional structure; - Understand and diagnose geo-technical contributions to integrity problems in historic buildings, in the local context; - Identify and compare different techniques of intervention on deteriorated stonework; - Identify different techniques of strengthening historic masonry structures; - Identify and compare different techniques of intervention on deteriorated historic concrete. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Undertake a structural integrity assessment exercise for a historic masonry structure, and prepare the relative report; - Identify the causes of fabric deterioration and of cracking in masonry structures.Design and supervise the implementation of a structural monitoring campaign for a masonry heritage structure; - Design and supervise the implementation of different structural interventions compatible with the heritage values of a historic masonry structure; - Design and supervise geo-technical interventions appropriate for historic masonry structures. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Essential Readings: - Beckmann, P., (1995), Structural Aspects of Building Conservation, London, New York, McGraw-Hill. - CIRIA (1986), Structural Renovation of Traditional Buildings (R111). - Croci, G., (1998), The Conservation and Structural Restoration of Architectural Heritage, Computational Mechanics Publications, Southampton and Boston. - Feilden, B.M., (2003) Concervation of Historic Buildings, Architectural Press. - Heyman, J., (1997) The Stone Skeleton. Structural Engineering of Masonry Architecture, Cambridge University Press. - Poul, B., (1995) Structural Aspects of Building Consevration, McGraw-Hill. - Rocchi, G., (1994) Istituzioni di Restauro dei Beni Architettonici e Ambientali, Hoepli. Additional Readings: - Mainstone, R., (1975), Development of Structural Form, Allen Lane, London. - Heyman, J., (1982), The Masonry Arch, Ellis Horwood, Chicester. - Warland, E.G., Modern Practical Masonry, Reprint Stone Federation, Pitman & Sons Ltd., 1953. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Fieldwork and Independent Study | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Hermann Bonnici |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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