Seismic Retrofitting: Learning from Vernacular Architecture

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Part 1: Framework Vernacular architecture: A paradigm of the local seismic culture F. Ferrigni Vernacular architecture? G.D. Carlos, M.R. Correia, S. Rocha & P. Frey Seismic-resistant building practices resulting from Local Seismic Culture J. Ortega, G. Vasconcelos & M.R. Correia Practices resulting from seismic performance improvement on heritage intervention R.F. Paula & V. Coias Criteria and methodology for intervention in vernacular architecture and earthen heritage M.R. Correia Structural conservation and vernacular construction P.B. Lourenco, H. Varum, G. Vasconcelos & H. Rodrigues Seismic retrofitting of historic earthen buildings C. Cancino & D. Torrealva Local building cultures valued to better contribute to housing reconstruction programs T. Joffroy & P. Garnier Part 2: Local seismic culture around the world Local seismic culture in Latin America L.F. Guerrero Baca & J. Vargas Neumann Local seismic culture in the Mediterranean region L. Dipasquale & S. Mecca The central and eastern Asian local seismic culture: Three approaches F. Ferrigni The earthquake resistant vernacular architecture in the Himalayas Randolph Langenbach Traditional construction in high seismic zones: A losing battle? The case of the 2015 Nepal earthquake X. Romao, E. Pauperio & A. Menon Case study: Local seismic culture in vernacular architecture in Algeria A. Abdessemed, Y. Terki & D. Benouar Case study: Assessment of the seismic resilience of traditional Bhutanese buildings T. Ilharco, A.A. Costa, J.M. Guedes, B. Quelhas, V. Lopes, J.L. Vasconcelos & G.S.C. Vasconcelos Case study: Vernacular seismic culture in Chile N. Jorquera & H. Pereira Case study: Seismic resistant typologies technology in vernacular architecture in Sichuan Province, China J. Yao Case study: Seismic retrofitting in ancient Egyptian adobe architecture S. Lamei Case study: Seismic resistant constructive systems in El Salvador F. Gomes, M.R. Correia & R.D. Nunez Case study: Seismic retrofitting of Japanese traditional wooden structures N. Takiyama Case study: Seismic retrofitting constructive typology of vernacular Moroccan architecture (Fez) A. Abdessemed-Foufa Case study: Local seismic culture in Romanian vernacular architecture M. Harmanescu & E.S. Georgescu Case study: Local seismic culture in Taiwan vernacular architecture Y.R. Chen Part 3: Local seismic culture in Portugal Recognising local seismic culture in Portugal, the SEISMIC-V research M.R. Correia & G.D. Carlos Seismic hazard analysis: An overview J.F.B.D. Fonseca & S.P. Vilanova A brief paleoseismology literature review: Contribution for the local seismic culture study in Portugal M.R. Correia, M. Worth & S. Vilanova Portuguese historical seismicity G.Sousa Seismic behaviour of vernacular architecture H.Varum, H. Rodrigues, P.B. Lourenco & G. Vasconcelos The design of 1758's master plan and the construction of Lisbon 'downtown': A humanistic concept? V. Lopes dos Santos Timber frames as an earthquake resisting system in Portugal E.Poletti, G. Vasconcelos & P.B. Lourenco Part 4: Portuguese local seismic culture: Assessment by regions Lisbon: Downtown's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake G.D. Carlos, M.R. Correia, G. Sousa, A. Lima, F. Gomes & V. Lopes dos Santos The 1909 earthquake impact in the Tagus Leziria region E. Gomes, A. Lima, G.D. Carlos & M.R. Correia Costal Alentejo region: Identification of local seismic culture F. Gomes, A. Lima, G.D. Carlos & M.R. Correia Seismic-resistant elements in the Historical Centre of Evora G.D. Carlos, M.R. Correia, G. Sousa, A. Lima & F. Gomes Seismic-resistant features in Lower Alentejo's vernacular architecture A. Lima, F. Gomes, G.D. Carlos, D. Viana & M.R. Correia Seismic vulnerability of the Algarve coastal region G.D. Carlos, M.R. Correia, G. Sousa, A. Lima, F. Gomes, L. Felix & A. Feio The high and intense seismic activity in the Azores F. Gomes, M.R. Correia, G.D. Carlos & A. Lima Part 5: Typology performance study Seismic behaviour assessment of vernacular isolated buildings J. Ortega, G. Vasconcelos, P.B. Lourenco, H. Rodrigues & H. Varum Seismic behaviour analysis and retrofitting of a row building R.S. Barros, A. Costa, H. Varum, H. Rodrigues, P.B. Lourenco & G. Vasconcelos Seismic vulnerability of vernacular buildings in urban centres-the case of Vila Real de Santo Antonio J. Ortega, G. Vasconcelos, P.B. Lourenco, H. Rodrigues & H. Varum Part 6: Conclusions of the research Systematisation of seismic mitigation planning at urban scale D.L. Viana, A. Lima, G.D. Carlos, F. Gomes, M.R. Correia, P.B. Lourenco & H. Varum Systematisation of seismic retrofitting in vernacular architecture A. Lima, M.R. Correia, F. Gomes, G.D. Carlos, D. Viana, P.B. Lourenco & H. Varum Common damages and recommendations for the seismic retrofitting of vernacular dwellings M.R. Correia, H. Varum & P.B. Lourenco