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An ICT-enhanced methodology for the characterization of vernacular built herita...
Arias Tapiero, Juan Camilo; Graus, Sandra; Khei, Soon; Silva, Dener; Conde, Otávio; Ferreira, Tiago Miguel; Ortega, Javier; Luso, EduardaThe characterization of vernacular buildings is crucial for understanding the historical, social, and cultural significance of a community. These buildings reflect a collective memory and result from a long adaptation process to the local environment. Documenting them facilitates better decisionmaking regarding the preservation of their intrinsic values and long-term conservation. Unfortunately, depopulation pr...
The INHAVIT project: sustainability-led approaches for the rehabilitation of th...
Ortega, Javier; Vasconcelos, Graça; Ferreira, Tiago Miguel; Rodrigues, Hugo; Luso, Eduarda; Arias, Juan; Graus, Sandra; Khei, Soon; Silva, DenerThe INHAVIT research project, funded by the Portuguese Foundation of Science and Technology (FCT), aims to study and identify the social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities that may be contributing to the current state of progressive abandonment of the rural villages of Montesinho Natural Park (MNP), in Portugal. Once the vulnerabilities are better understood, the main research question is whether the c...
The INHAVIT project: sustainability-led approaches for the rehabilitation of th...
Ortega, Javier; Vasconcelos, Graça; Ferreira, Tiago Miguel; Rodrigues, Hugo; Luso, Eduarda; Arias, Juan; Graus, Sandra; Khei, Soon; Silva, DenerThe INHAVIT research project, funded by the Portuguese Foundation of Science and Technology (FCT), aims to study and identify the social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities that may be contributing to the current state of progressive abandonment of the rural villages of Montesinho Natural Park (MNP), in Portugal. Once the vulnerabilities are better understood, the main research question is whether the c...
Comunidades rurales propensas al despoblamiento y su influencia en el entorno c...
Graus, Sandra; Ferreira, Tiago Miguel; Vasconcelos, Graça; Ortega, JavierA nivel mundial, el despoblamiento rural es una preocupación creciente que puede afectar todos los aspectos de la sociedad, generando desde el declive económico hasta la perdida del patrimonio cultural. En la región mediterránea de Europa, muchas áreas rurales han experimentado una pérdida significativa de población debido a varias causas, tales como la migración a áreas urbanas en busca de mejores oportunidade...
Comparison of different numerical modelling approaches for the assessment of th...
Murano, Antonio; Mehrotra, Anjali Abhay; Ortega, Javier; Rodrigues, Hugo; Vasconcelos, GraçaThis work compares the ability of different numerical modelling approaches to simulate the out-of-plane behaviour of two-leaf stone masonry walls with different masonry bond configurations: an irregular drystone stone masonry wall and a masonry wall with roughly cut regular stone units. Finite element modelling, considering both a micro and macro-modelling approach, and the distinct element method have been com...
Comparison of different numerical modelling approaches for the assessment of th...
Murano, Antonio; Mehrotra, Anjali; Ortega, Javier; Rodrigues, Hugo; Vasconcelos, GraçaThis work compares the ability of different numerical modelling approaches to simulate the out-of-plane behaviour of two-leaf stone masonry walls with different masonry bond configurations: an irregular drystone stone masonry wall and a masonry wall with roughly cut regular stone units. Finite element modelling, considering both a micro and macro-modelling approach, and the distinct element method have been com...
Structural behavior of steel tie connections in masonry veneer walls: Proposal ...
Ortega, Javier; Mendes, N.; Vasconcelos, GraçaSteel ties perform a key structural role in ensuring the stability of buildings façades built with brick masonry veneer walls. These elements are responsible for transferring the loads acting on the veneer wall to the main structure, which typically consists of masonry infill walls used in reinforced concrete frames buildings. Such constructive system is common in Portugal and other Mediterranean countries wher...
Conservation of the Beira Railway Station in Mozambique: Lessons from a 20th-Ce...
Chaves, Estefanía; Ortega, Javier; Silva, Sandra M.; Lourenço, Paulo B.The conservation of built cultural heritage is a fundamental task for modern societies. Specialized expertise is necessary to define a proper strategy to preserve a heritage that is accumulating damage due to the deterioration of materials, repeated loading, and exceptional events. This paper provides part of the work developed for the definition of the Conservation Management Plan of a 20th-century building in...
Comparison of different modelling approaches for the assessment of the out-of-p...
Murano, Antonio; Ortega, Javier; Rodrigues, Hugo; Vasconcelos, GraçaThis work addresses the comparison of different modelling approaches to simulate the out-ofplane behaviour of two-leaf stone masonry walls. Two modelling strategies are selected and compared in this the study, namely finite element (FE) by considering micro and macro modelling approach, and the distinct element method (DEM). The study intends to: i) provide an insight regarding parameter estimation and calibrat...
Numerical simulation of the tension–compression behavior of tie connections in ...
Ortega, Javier; Mendes, N.; Vasconcelos, GraçaBrick masonry veneer walls connected to infill walls inserted in a reinforced concrete (RC) frame are a common constructive system in Portugal. The stability of the veneer wall is ensured by ties that make the connection with the masonry infill walls. These ties enable the transferring of out-of-plane loads to the main structure due to wind, and particularly due to earthquakes. However, the characterization of ...