Author(s)

C.A. Syrmakezis, P.G. Asteris & A.A. Sophocleous

Abstract

The paper refers to the problem of protection of masonry tower structures against earthquake hazard. This specific category includes several important types of historical structures: chimneys, bell towers, lighthouses, minarets etc. For the complicated response of these structures, there is a lack of knowledge and information concerning their behaviour under seismic actions. In this paper the peculiarities of the response of such structures are investigated Namely the compression-nontension response and the load distribution along the height of these structures, modifying both significantly the response compared to response of regular building structures, is examined. The structures under conside

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