Architectural Expression of Seismic Strengthening
(2001) Architectural Expression of Seismic Strengthening. Earthquake Spectra 17(3):pp. 417-426.
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Abstract
Current seismic strengthening approaches to historic buildings place emphasis upon concealing engineering technologies. This study investigates, through a process of architectural and structural engineering design, the architectural possibilities inherent in a completely different approach. Recognising both conservation concerns and the architectural qualities of two existing earthquake prone buildings, the study explores seismic strengthening strategies that are exposed to view in order to contribute, in both a physical and aesthetic sense, a layer of architectural richness. A 1960s eight storey reinforced concrete office building and a three storey unreinforced masonry building are the subject of theoretical seismic strengthening schemes. The paper describes the buildings, the strengthening approaches from both architectural and structural engineering perspectives, and comments on the outcome with respect to conservation guidelines. Although the proposed schemes challenge some sections of the guidelines, the authors believe the exposed structure enhances the existing architecture, and in so doing suggests an alternative approach for seismic retrofitting.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Status: | Published |
| Keywords: | Architecture Philosophy, Aesthetics, Interior Design |
| Subjects: | 310000 Architecture, Urban Environment and Building > 310100 Architecture and Urban Environment > 310105 History of the Built Environment 310000 Architecture, Urban Environment and Building > 310100 Architecture and Urban Environment > 310101 Architecture 310000 Architecture, Urban Environment and Building > 310100 Architecture and Urban Environment > 310106 Interior and Environmental Design |
| ID Code: | 11666 |
| Deposited By: | Taylor, Mark |
| Deposited On: | 31 March 2008 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.curee.org/architecture/docs/SpectraT3.pdf, http://dx.doi.org/10.1193/1.1586182 |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2001 (The authors) |