Historical towers and fortified houses in central Greece

摘要

This paper refers to historical towers and fortified houses in central Greece, where there are many traditional villages. These historical buildings are presented with reference to their architectural style and their structural system. The pathology and analysis of the structures are also described in the paper. A brief, though detailed, description of the technical and geometrical characteristics of the buildings is given, together with a description of their present state, previous repair and alteration work undergone, historical data and photographic documentation. Three-dimensional simulation models are developed using finite element analysis, taking into account the materials used, the geometric data and the structural systems of the buildings. The results of the finite element analysis are then examined and conclusions drawn with regard to the masonry strength of the buildings.