In Situ Flat-Jack Testing of Traditional Masonry Walls: Case Study of the Old City Center of Coimbra, Portugal

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Vicente, R. (Author) Other; Ferreira, T. (Author) Other; Mendes da Silva, J.A.R. (Author) Other; Humberto Varum (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Architectural Heritage

Vol. 9 No. 7

Pages: 794-810

ISSN: 1558-3058

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-TG7

DOI: 10.1080/15583058.2013.855840

Abstract (EN): Single and double flat-jack tests are presently used widely for assessing the mechanical characteristics of stone masonry. This technique remains as one of the most versatile in situ test procedure for the estimation of the main mechanical properties of masonry walls. Nevertheless their application is still controversial due to the difficulty of accepting in some cases the results as reliable. This article presents and discusses the results of an experimental campaign resorting to flat-jack technique carried out with the scope of the rehabilitation process of the historical city center of Coimbra.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17