Integration of reverse engineering and non-linear numerical analysis for the seismic assessment of historical adobe buildings

R Aguilar, MF Noel, LF Ramos - Automation in Construction, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper aims at presenting a methodology that integrates reverse engineering tools with
a combination of advanced and simplified analytical methods to perform predictive analysis …

Investigations on the structural behaviour of archaeological heritage in Peru: From survey to seismic assessment

R Aguilar, R Marques, K Sovero, C Martel… - Engineering …, 2015 - Elsevier
The conservation of archaeological heritage is of major importance for preserving the
scientific, ethnographic and artistic values of past cultures. Once archaeological sites are …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical characterization of the structural components of Pre-Columbian earthen monuments: Analysis of bricks and mortar from Huaca de la Luna in Perú

R Aguilar, M Montesinos, S Uceda - Case studies in construction materials, 2017 - Elsevier
The paper deals with the mechanical characterization of the materials that composes the
structural system of the archaeological earthen complex of 'Huaca de la Luna'in Perú (100 …

3D solid model updating of complex ancient monumental structures based on local geometrical meshes

F Zvietcovich, B Castaneda, R Perucchio - Digital Applications in …, 2015 - Elsevier
Finite element analysis (FEA) is used to analyze the static and dynamic structural behavior
providing important information for the conservation of monuments in cultural heritage …

Structural and geotechnical engineering assessment of Huaca de la Luna–A massive earthen Moche culture pyramid in Northern Peru

R Aguilar, MA Pando, C Briceño, G Zavala… - Journal of Cultural …, 2018 - Elsevier
The present paper presents results of a comprehensive engineering analysis for
understanding the current structural damage condition of a sector of one of the most …

Structural damage assessment of Huaca de la Luna, Perú: preliminary results from ongoing multidisciplinary study

R Aguilar, G Zavala, B Castañeda… - Structural Analysis of …, 2016 - taylorfrancis.com
This chapter presents a comprehensive update of the structural damage assessment of the
complex Huaca de la Luna, which is one the most important heritage monuments in northern …

Dynamic-Based Limit Analysis for Seismic Assessment of Free-Standing Walls of San Giovanni Church in Castelseprio UNESCO World Heritage Site

L Sbrogiò, L Tavano, Y Saretta, A Caprino… - Heritage, 2024 - mdpi.com
Free-standing archaeological walls are significantly exposed to horizontal actions (eg,
earthquakes) as they lack connections provided by floors or roofs. In such cases, the …

Geotechnical and geophysical exploration in archaeological heritage: initial assessment at Huaca de la Luna

G Zavala, S López, M Pando, J Zegarra… - … to Applications in …, 2015 - ebooks.iospress.nl
This paper presents results of geotechnical and geophysical tests carried out at Huaca de la
Luna, which is one of the most important adobe archaeological complexes in Perú. This …

3D pose estimation oriented to the initialization of an augmented reality system applied to cultural heritage

RM Rodriguez, R Aguilar, S Uceda… - Digital Cultural Heritage …, 2018 - Springer
Augmented reality (AR) applied to cultural heritage intends to improve the learning
experience in archaeological sites, not only for visitants but also for researchers. 3D Pose …

Non-destructive (NDT) and Minor-destructive (MDT) Testing Tools to Support the Structural Characterization of Adobe Constructions

R Aguilar, M Gonzales, MA Pando - Structural Characterization and …, 2021 - Springer
Adobe constructions are widely used worldwide as low-cost vernacular buildings and also
as monuments and historical constructions. Beside low cost these materials have excellent …