A simple, mildly invasive solution for conserving historic buildings
Monday, May 9, 2011 - 07:30
in Earth & Climate
Stone masonry arches form part of numerous historic buildings -- religious edifices, bridges, walkways and aqueducts. Although solid structures are involved, the environmental and historical conditions of the bearing load, use and accidental factors can cause their collapse. An industrial engineer in Spain studied an innovative system for the rehabilitation of these masonry arches.