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Vulnerability Assessment of Damaged Classical Multidrum Columns

Vulnerability Assessment of Damaged Classical Multidrum Columns

Michalis Fragiadakis, Ioannis Stefanou, Ioannis N. Psycharis
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781522502319|ISBN10: 1522502319|EISBN13: 9781522502326
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0231-9.ch010
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Fragiadakis, Michalis, et al. "Vulnerability Assessment of Damaged Classical Multidrum Columns." Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method, edited by Vasilis Sarhosis, et al., IGI Global, 2016, pp. 235-253. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0231-9.ch010

APA

Fragiadakis, M., Stefanou, I., & Psycharis, I. N. (2016). Vulnerability Assessment of Damaged Classical Multidrum Columns. In V. Sarhosis, K. Bagi, J. Lemos, & G. Milani (Eds.), Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method (pp. 235-253). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0231-9.ch010

Chicago

Fragiadakis, Michalis, Ioannis Stefanou, and Ioannis N. Psycharis. "Vulnerability Assessment of Damaged Classical Multidrum Columns." In Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method, edited by Vasilis Sarhosis, et al., 235-253. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0231-9.ch010

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Abstract

Multi-drum columns are articulated structures, made of several discrete bulgy stone blocks (drums) placed one on top of the other without mortar. The multi-drum column is a typical structural element of temples of the Classical, Hellenistic and earlier Roman period. Despite the lack of any lateral load resisting mechanism, these columns have survived several strong earthquakes over the centuries. The Chapter focuses on the effect of past drum dislocations on the vulnerability of classical columns and presents a performance-based framework for their seismic risk assessment. The vulnerability is numerically calculated through response estimations using detailed three-dimensional models based on the Discrete Element Method. Conditional limit-state probabilities are calculated and appropriate performance criteria are suggested. The proposed methodology is able to pinpoint cases where past damage affects the vulnerability of such structures and can serve as a valuable decision-making tool.

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