Abstract
Drystone walls are durable structures, due to their intrinsic ductility, permeability, and the strength of the materials used. Nevertheless, they can be subject to slow deterioration due to the weathering of the materials, application of loads for which they were not designed, impact, or inappropriate repair methods. It is then necessary to assess the condition of the structure, and design repairs or a replacement construction. A suitable design should then help to minimize the overestimation of the structure's resistance which will result in a waste of materials and resources. Actually, three methods may be used in the design of drystone retaining walls - the distinct element method, yield design and limit equilibrium analysis. Based on them, charts are suggested to facilitate initial design.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture XII |
Publisher | WIT Press |
Pages | 463-472 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 118 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781845645267 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 12th International Conference on Structural Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture - Chianciano Terme, Italy Duration: 5 Sep 2011 → 7 Sep 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 12th International Conference on Structural Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture |
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Abbreviated title | STREMAH 2011 |
Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Chianciano Terme |
Period | 5/09/11 → 7/09/11 |
Keywords
- Design charts
- Drystone retaining walls
- Homogenization
- Limit equilibrium
- UDEC
- Yield design
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Architecture
- Building and Construction
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Computer Science Applications
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)