Author(s)

L. Palaia-Perez & J.M. Lleonart

Abstract

Structural surveying and diagnosis of the central market of Valencia, Spain L. Palaia-Perez, J.M. Lleonart Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad Politecnica, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022-Valencia, Spain ABSTRACT This paper provides an overview of the structural problems of an important and significant historic building of Valencia city. This building could be ascribed to the "Modernist style", though it is a rather late example. The metallic structure of the ground floor covers 7,200 square metres, defining a very simple plan in Latin cross shape. In the same architectural ensemble there are included several pavilions which belong to the eclecticist movement. The brick vaulted basement of the building, covering the same surface of the market is also very interesting. Although the building has been looked after its functional aspects, it has not been maintained from a structural and constructive point of

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