Original Solution for Structural and Functional Rehabilitation of Masonry Buildings

Abstract

The paper presents strengthening solutions and elements of functional rehabilitation for a certain class of 2-4 storied historical buildings of masonry structure. In order to protect the ornamental plastering of the ceiling, an original technology of rehabilitation for large spanned timber slab structures was performed. The worked out technical solution was applied on several buildings. It is presented on the case of a historical building from the 19^th century. This case also gives the opportunity to emphasizing the functional improvement of the building.

Keywords

• Structural rehabilitation, masonry buildings, historical buildings, strengthening, omamental plastering

References

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