Abstract
In this paper we propose reduction factors accounting for the decrease of stiffness of monumental masonry foundations due to aging, weathering, or other deteriorating effects. The proposed reduced stiffness values can be readily used in finite element structural analysis software in the framework of performance-based assessment, representing linear elastic springs at the foundation level. These springs account for foundation-soil system flexibility and soil-foundation interaction (SFI) at low-frequency vibrations. Accordingly, we propose a procedure to reduce monumental masonry foundation-wall stiffness from the rigid-footing assumption, with respect to the relative stiffness between the foundation and the soil. The proposed procedure is applied to the historical structure Arsenal De Milly in the Medieval City of Rhodes, where period elongation and ductility increase are highlighted, because of SFI and foundation flexibility.
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