Author(s)

L. Binda, G. Baronio, C. Gavarini, R. De Benedictis, S. Tringali

Abstract

The Cathedral of Noto partially collapsed on March 13th, 1996, after being damaged by the 1990 earthquake. Following the removal of the ruins and the geometrical survey of the remains, an experimental investigation was carried out on site and in laboratory. The aims were: to understand the causes of the collapse and to know if some damages to the structure existed prior to the 1990 earthquake, to clearly state whether the remaining piers c

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