Dynamic identification and modelling of Clerigos Tower: initial studies

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Cunha, A. (Author) FEUP; Ramos, LF (Author) Other; Magalhães, F. (Author) FEUP; Lourenco, PB (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: EURODYN 2014: IX INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

Pages: 1445-1452

9th International Conference on Structural Dynamics (EURODYN)

Porto, PORTUGAL, JUN 30-JUL 02, 2014

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Authenticus ID: P-00G-AWN

Abstract (EN): This paper describes the work carried out to assess the dynamic properties of the historical construction of the Clerigos Tower in Porto, Portugal. A brief description of the Church, Infirmary and Tower is presented followed by a quick survey of the construction in terms of geometry and damages. Later it is discussed the dynamic test plan, and the first results from the modal identification tests are presented and discussed. Finally, a preliminary numerical analysis to tune the mechanical properties is presented as a first attempt to evaluate the structural behaviour and safety of this historical construction.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8