Author(s)

L. Gambarotta & S. Lagomarsino

Abstract

Structural analysis of Roman honorary arches: Constantine's Arch L. Gambarotta, S. Lagomarsino Universitd di Genova, Instituto di Scienza delle Costruzioni, via Montallegro, 1 - 16145 Genova, Italy ABSTRACT The structural analysis of Constantino's Arch, admirable example of a Roman honorary arch with three vaults, has been performed by a three dimensional finite element model with the aim of developing these methodologies as a part of the structural diagnosis and repair of this kind of monument. The static response under gravity loads and the dynamic response to seismic actions, characteristic of the Roman site, are examined, from which the structural behavior of the Arch comes out. Furthermore, the validity limits of the static analysis are pointed out on the basis of comparisons with the results obtained by applying the smeared cracking model. A more accurate identification of the model's

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