Author(s)

C. Cherubini & T. Apicella

Abstract

Static restoration of San Domenico's church at Ruvo di Puglia (BA) C. Cherubim," T. ApicelW " Institute of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, Tehcnical University, Bari, Italy ^ Puglia Region, Corp of Civil Engineers, Bari, Italy SUMMARY The construction of San Domenico's Church at Ruvo di Puglia-a town in the province of Bari, (Italy)-was begun in 1560 and continued intermittently until the 19th century when it was finally completed. In recent years many lines of cracks have appfea- red at several points in the Church, mainly on the arches and along the central vault, possibly, amongst other things, due to seismic stresses. To investigate causes of the discontinuities, the site was excavated and drilled, special interventions were planned, some of which have already been comple- ted while others are still in progress or are nearing completion. Essentially the work involves in consoli- dating the whole structure starting from the founda

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