Modern architecture rejected the historical elements of architecture and it is accepted almost world wide which can be observed in the form of conventional architecture. Arch is also a historical, structural as well as ornamental element marginalized by modernists. I want to know the importance of study and researches over arches in historical buildings in the contemporary world
This kind of research is significant for a better understanding of the structural performance and response of old arch structures and also helps the engineering community for renovation, conservation and preservation of these monuments.
A few relevant articles are:
Betti, M., Drosopoulos, G. A., & Stavroulakis, G. E. (2008). Two non-linear finite element models developed for the assessment of failure of masonry arches. Comptes Rendus Mécanique, 336(1), 42-53.
Vermeltfoort, A. T. (2001). Analysis and experiments of masonry arches. Historical Constructions, 7-9.
Sinopoli, A., Corradi, M., & Foce, F. (1995). A modern evaluation of the historical theories about masonry or stone arches”. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Arch Bridges (pp. 131-142).
Flaga, K., & Kwiecień, A. (2010). Efficiency of CFRP strengthening of arches tested by failure of historical building after the inappropriate repair intervention.Advanced Materials Research, 133, 837-842.
http://www.civil.uminho.pt/masonry/Publications/Sismica_2004/197-208%20Nigel%20Shrive%20_12%20p_.pdf
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This is a good question.
A complete overview of tensile restrained arches from 1790 to 1990 is given in
N.K. Burford, C. Gengnagel, F. W. Smith, A history and classificaiton of tensile restrained arches:
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/geddesinstitute/library/FromExperimenttoAnalysis_NB_04.02.13a.pdf
All arches considered here have a common circular profile with a span of 30m and two hinged supports (page 8). See the attached image for examples.
More to the point, arches in ancient buildings were put together during a time when there were more artisans skilled in building the various ancient structures. The problem now is the hunger for economical use of space rather filling available spaces with beautiful structures such as archways. In addition, the ancient archways were built during eras when there were kings with great wealth and who commissioned the construction of great buildings either out of religious devotion or out of a desire to be remembered. This was the case with Antiochus I who commissioned the magnificent statues of the gods on Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey.
Dear Asif,
It is a way to keep heritage and history. In my opinion not only from the point of view of architecture but also of engineering, , with a structural viewpoint.
The Influence of the Roman Arch:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ca/books/bkf3/writing/06_romarch.pdf
Find out how medieval masons built cathedral arches - without the benefits of modern technology (vídeo):
www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ca/books/bkf3/writing/06_romarch.pdf
Vanessa
Dear Asif Ali,
take into account that arched structures are very common in historical buildings, for which studies aimed at their structural improvement are still needed. Moreover consider that arched structures do not belong only to historical architecture, as they are still present today - although their forms and materials are often different from the past - in great works of contemporary architecture that have exploited the studies - begun in the past but still in progress - on the relationship between form and structure in architecture.
Take a look at the book "Form and Forces" edited by Edward Allen.
Best regards from Italy!
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