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Keywords: finite element analysis, soil-structure interaction, contact analysis, numerical simulation.

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The aim of this paper is the study of the pathology observed in Baldornon's church, Spain and a scheme for the restoration procedure based on the finite element calculation. The pathology is due to a lack of stiffness of the church's soil, giving rise to important damage: cracks in the walls, cracks on the floor, loss of tightness (watertight integrity) and finally, the collapse of the structure can take place.

Therefore the study of the consolidation of the monument and its structural stability constitutes a matter of great theoretical and practical interest, and it requires an evaluation and some specific knowledge, intimately associated with the resistance of materials and the numerical modelling [1,2]. It is very important because this work contributes to the architectural restoration by means of the relationship between the structural stability and the modern numerical techniques in the study of the soil-structure interaction [3].

In this paper, we propose a practical solution for this problem based on the non-linear coupled analysis of the soil and the concrete reinforced structure using the finite element method. The solution is to strengthen the previous existing rock-filling wall by means of a gunited concrete and counterforts with concrete anchorages inside the soil, crossing laterally the church by both sides. Finally, the conclusions of this study are explained.

References

1: K. Bathe, "Finite element procedures", Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1998.
2: O.C. Zienkiewicz, R.L. Taylor, "The finite element method: solid and fluid mechanics and non-linearity", McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1991.
3: D. Castro-Fresno, J.J. del Coz Díaz, L.A. López, P.J. García Nieto, "Evaluation of the resistant capacity of cable nets using the finite element method and experimental validation", Engineering Geology, 100(1-2), 1-10, 2008. doi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2008.02.007

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 91 PROCEEDINGS OF THE TWELFTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING COMPUTING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping, L.F. Costa Neves and R.C. Barros Paper 86 Non-linear Analysis of the Soil-Structure Interaction of Baldornon's Church, Spain using the Finite Element Method J.J. Del Coz Diaz¹, P.J. García Nieto², A. Lozano Martínez-Luengas¹ and F.P. Álvarez Rabanal¹ ¹Construction Engineering Area, ²Department of Mathematics, University of Oviedo, Spain doi:10.4203/ccp.91.86 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper , "Non-linear Analysis of the Soil-Structure Interaction of Baldornon's Church, Spain using the Finite Element Method", in B.H.V. Topping, L.F. Costa Neves, R.C. Barros, (Editors), "Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, Paper 86, 2009. doi:10.4203/ccp.91.86 Keywords: finite element analysis, soil-structure interaction, contact analysis, numerical simulation. Summary The aim of this paper is the study of the pathology observed in Baldornon's church, Spain and a scheme for the restoration procedure based on the finite element calculation. The pathology is due to a lack of stiffness of the church's soil, giving rise to important damage: cracks in the walls, cracks on the floor, loss of tightness (watertight integrity) and finally, the collapse of the structure can take place. Therefore the study of the consolidation of the monument and its structural stability constitutes a matter of great theoretical and practical interest, and it requires an evaluation and some specific knowledge, intimately associated with the resistance of materials and the numerical modelling [1,2]. It is very important because this work contributes to the architectural restoration by means of the relationship between the structural stability and the modern numerical techniques in the study of the soil-structure interaction [3]. In this paper, we propose a practical solution for this problem based on the non-linear coupled analysis of the soil and the concrete reinforced structure using the finite element method. The solution is to strengthen the previous existing rock-filling wall by means of a gunited concrete and counterforts with concrete anchorages inside the soil, crossing laterally the church by both sides. Finally, the conclusions of this study are explained. References 1 K. Bathe, "Finite element procedures", Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1998. 2 O.C. Zienkiewicz, R.L. Taylor, "The finite element method: solid and fluid mechanics and non-linearity", McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1991. 3 D. Castro-Fresno, J.J. del Coz Díaz, L.A. López, P.J. García Nieto, "Evaluation of the resistant capacity of cable nets using the finite element method and experimental validation", Engineering Geology, 100(1-2), 1-10, 2008. doi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2008.02.007 purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £140 +P&P)
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