Contents Volume 1 Invited Lectures Technological Knowledge Systems Approach: From Little Insights to a Paradigm shift in Structural Knowledge and Application . 3 N.M. Thakur The Study and Restoration of Historical Structures: From Principles to Practice 9 P. Roca Experimental Approach to the Analysis of Historic Timber and Masonry Structures. 25 M. F. Drddcky Grouting of Three-Leaf Stone Masonry: Types of Grouts, Mechanical Properties of Masonry before and after Grouting- . 41 E. Vintzileou Homogenisation Approaches for Structural Analysis of Masonry Buildings 59 P.B. Lourenco, A. Zucchini, G. Milani, A. Tralli From Opus Craticium to the Chicago Frame: Earthquake Resistant Traditional Construction .. 77 R. Langenbach Safety and Use vs. Integrity of Historical Constructions: Conflict or Synergy? 93 C. Viggiani Codes of Practice for Architectural Heritage in Seismic Zones 107 C. Modena, F. Casarin, M.R. Valuzzi, F, da Porto A Conceptual Model for Multi-Hazard Assessment of the Vulnerability of Historic Buildings- 121 D. D'Ayala, A. Copping, H. Wang Conservation of Architectural Heritage in India: The Funda9o Oriente Experience 141 S. Mascarenhas Historical Aspects and General Methodology A Conservation Plan Method for Historical City Centres .. 151 F. Fraga, G. Monti, G. Scalora Investigation of Construction Techniques and Materials in a Group of Ottoman Baths. 159 K. Reyhan, B. Ypekodlu Historical Development of Traditional Earthquake-Resistant Construction Techniques in Anatolia ..- 167 H. Diskaya Authoring and Multimedia Technologies for Management and Presentation of Information on Heritage Constructions- .. 175 X. Romao, E. Pauperio, J. Guedes, A. Costa Preliminary Study and Proposal for Restoring a Jesuit College at Saragossa, Spain. 183 R. Bustamante, B. Lauret, J. Monjo, J.M. Valero Design Characteristics and Contructional Techniques of a Byzantine Cistern in Istanbul.. 191 M. Alper Bam Citadel after the Earthquake- .. 199 M. Hejazi The Space-Structure Relation in Sinan's Works 209 R. Giinay Streghtening for Preservation- .. 217 S. Casiello Comparative Analysis of an Antic Stone with Restored Stone of Restoration Project.. 221 J.P. Tarachand, B.N. Tandon Structural Arguments in the Analysis and Conservation of Some Romanesque Churches in Romania ..- 227 L. Rosiu Researches on historical constructions built in several stages.. 235 I. Bucur-Horvdth, A. Pasca-Hedes, J. Virdg, M. Bindea Masonry Arches: Historical Rules and Modern Mechanics 243 A. Brencich, R. Morbiducci The Berlin AEG Turbine Fitting Shop by Peter Behrens and Karl Bernhard.. 251 M. Mende The Challenges of Structural Stabilization Following the Hurricane Katrina Disaster.. 261 S.J. Kelley, P. Sparks Delhi Domes in Transition- 269 S. Gupta The Tecnology for the Raising of the Broken Obelisks the Cases of the San Giovanni in Laterano Obelisk (Roma 1587) and the Axum Stelae (Tigray 2006). 277 M.G.D'Amelia Understanding Traditional Wisdom of Earthquake-Resistant Construction in the Himalayas . 285 A.M. Dixit, J.K. Bothara, S.N. Shrestha, B.K. Upadhyay, M. Gupta, A. Sharma Conservation and Restoration of Brazilian Colonial Architecture 291 B.T. de Oliveira, V.A. Braide Behaviour of Masonry Vaults and Domes: Geometrical Considerations 299 G. Arun Determination of the Mechanical Characteristics of Masonry Walls of the Traditional Housing in Seville between 1700 and 1900. 307 P.P. Gdlvez, C.R. Lindn, P.R. de Hita Timber Structures The Reconstruction of the Timber Roof of the Pieve in Cavalese.. 319 M. Piazza, M. Riggio The Simulated Timber Structure of the Volumnis' Hypogeum in Perugia, Italy.. 327 D. Blersch, M. Balzani, G. Tampone New Methodological Approaches To The Survey on Timber Historical Foundations ..335 C. Bertolini, L. Cestari, T. Marzi, N. Macchioni, B. Pizzo, O. Pignatelli The Use of X-ray Images for the Assessment of the State of Preservation of Strengthening Interventions on Wooden Structures 343 M. Mattone Experimental Correlations between Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests on Ancient Timber Elements ..- 351 B. Calderoni, C. Giubileo, P.M. Mazzolani, G. De Matters Strengthening Techniques of Portuguese Traditional Timber Connections 359 J. Branco, P. Cruz, M. Piazza, H. Varum Frame Structure of Vietnam Traditional Wooden Architecture 367 Le Thanh Vinh Study of Strains and Stresses in Historical Carpentry Joints 375 J. Jasienko, L.J. Engel, P. Rapp Traditional Responses of Moisture Related Decay Mitigation in Timber Architecture of Travancore (kerala) - A Search into the Traditional Knowledge Base 385 B. Tom Italian Standardisation Activity in the Field of Diagnosis and Restoration of Ancient Timber Structures- 395 N. Macchioni, M. Piazza Strengthening and Stiffening Ancient Wooden Floors with Flat Steel Profiles 405 N. Gattesco, L. Macorini Restoration Of historic roof structures on Common Rafters and Tie-Beams with Collars .. 413 B. Gy. Szabo Timber Strengthening Systems Operated On The Vasari's Ceiling in Palazzo Vecchio. 421 P.P. Derinaldis, G. Tampone, G. Tempesta Injuries, Past Repairs and Conservation Views for Stabilization of Sakyamuni Tower, China 429 B. Messeri, G. Tampone, G. Tempesta Analysis of Pre' Failure State of Histiorical Wooden Church .. 437 P. Berkowski, G. Dmochowski, M. Y. Minch, J.P. Szolomicki Transformation of Wooden Roof Pitches into Antiseismic Shear Resistance Diaphragms 445 A. Marini, E. Giuriani Analysis, Intervention and Repair of Timber Structures 453 C.R. Linan, P.R. de Hita, J.C. Gomez de Cozar, F.P.Galvez Historic Timber Structures in New Zealand - Restoration Works and Lessons for the Future 463 J. Chapman Analysis of Wooden Roofing Structures in Monumental Buildings .. 471 A. Marzo, B. Faggiano, P.M. Mazzolani Karsamaki Church in Finland - Modern Language of Form Combined with Old Techniques and Craftsmanship- .. 479 A. Soikkeli, J. Koiso-Kanttila Timber Coverings of Palatine Chapel in Caserta Royal Palace 487 C. Ceraldi, E.R. Ermolli On Acceptable Levels of Safety in the Breeding Bam at Shelburne Farms 495 D.W. Porter, D.C. Fischetti Gothic Roof Structures Modelling- . 503 I. Kirizsdn An Evaluation on Post Disaster and Timber Framed Houses by Macro Approach Based Assessment- 511 S. Akarsu, N.. Gufhan Acousto-Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Evaluation of Historical Wooden Structures ..519 J.-L. Sandoz, Y. Benoit Non-Destructive Testing, Inspection and Monitoring Hydrostatic Levelling System: Monitoring of Historical Structures.. L. Schueremans, K. Van Balen, P. Smars, V. Peelers, D. Van Gemert Application of Structural Dynamic Methods in Diagnosis of Historic Buildings. 537 C. Szymczak, H. Walukiewicz, A. Tomaszewska AE Structural Assessment of a XVIIth Century Masonry Vault.. 545 A. Carpinteri, S. Invernizzi, G. Lacidogna NDT-Control of Injection of an Appropriate Grout Mixture for the Consolidation of the Columns Foundations of Our Lady's Basilica at Tongeren (B) 553 R. Keersmaekers, L. Schueremans, F. Van Rickstal, D. Van Gemert, M. Knapen, D. Posen Dynamic Identification of Detachment Conditions on Prehispanic Mural Paintings in Central Mexico..- . 561 J.C.A. Garaygordobil, H.R. Escalante, A.O. Bustamante Reinforcement and In Situ Testing of the Upper-Choir of Populo Church in Braga, Portugal. 569 J. Guedes, A. Costa, E. Pauperio Moisture and Salt Mapping by TRD in the Historical Stonework of the Finca Marina-Manresa in Mallorca- 577 R. Plagge NMR Techniques for Non-Destructive Investigations of Historical Stone Artefacts 585 M. Camaiti, P. Fantazzini, M. Gambia Medieval Towers as Sensitive Earthquake Receptors 593 A. Carpinteri, G. Lacidogna, G. Niccolini Characterization of the Dynamic Response of the Structure Of Mallorca Cathedral. 601 G. Martinez, P. Roca, O. Caselles, J. Clapes Numerical and Experimental Study of the Dynamic Behavior of San Nicolas Belltower (Valencia, Spain)..- . 609 S. Ivorra, F.J. Pallares, M.L. Romero Iterative System Identification for the Assessment and Retrofitting of a Historical Pre-Stressed Concrete Bridge in Berlin 617 W. Lorenz Monitoring Historic Buildings Using Distributed Technologies.. 625 D. Zonta, M. Pozzi, P. Zanon Investigation Techniques Carried out on the Qutb Minar, New Delhi, India.. 633 L.F. Ramos, F. Casarin, C. Algeri, P.B. Lourenqo, C. Modena Vibration Based Damage Identification of Masonry Structures641 L.F. Ramos, G. de Roeck, P.B. Lourenqo, A. Campos-Costa Integrated Methods for the Assessment of the Structural Vulnerability of Historic Towers 651 E. Speranza, A. Viskovic, V. Sepe Dynamic Monitoring and Model Updating of a Masonry Bell Tower in Pisa . 659 M.L. Beconcini, P. Croce, M. Mengozzi Solar Radiation Measurements and Modelling at the Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi 667 C. Finkenstein, H. Petzold, P. Hdupl, B. Bhattacharjee Combined Author Index, Volumes 1,2 and 3 675