Author(s)

C.L. Papantonopoulos

Abstract

The 'articulated' structural system: studying the earthquake response of a Classical temple C.L. Papantonopoulos Committee for the preservation of the Temple of Apollo Epikourios, Athens, Greece SYNOPSIS In order to study the peculiarities of the 'articulated' structural system, a field dynamic study in the classical temple of Apollo Epikourios is presented: Four, three-channel, digital strong motion accelerographs are installed on different parts of the building, so that the dynamic response of the existing structural system may be assessed. The comparison of the normalized response results show that the response behaviour is very sensitive to the structural part (foundation, capital, architrave) and to the details of ground motion. INTRODUCTION The classical Greek masonry consists of accurately dressed individual blocks closely fitting together or joined by clamps and dowels. Therefore the mechanical behaviour of

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