Condition assessment and structural rehabilitation of the St. Nicholas church in Crna Trava

Abstract

The paper analyzes the structural condition of the church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, which is located in the town of Crna Trava, in the south of Serbia. An architectural analysis of the observed structure is provided, as well as an overview of previous works on it, both research and rehabilitation and conservation. A detailed analysis of the structural system of the church is presented. The analysis and classification of the observed damages was performed, the works on the rehabilitation of the building were presented, and a proposal of further remedial measures was given with the aim of preventing further deterioration of the building.