EARTHQUAKES IN THE MIND: A-SEISMIC TECHNIQUES FROM OUR ANCESTORS

by European University Center for Cultural Heritage

Villa Eva Free

Location

  • Villa Eva
  • Via Santissima Trinità
  • Ravello, Amalfi Coast, 84010
  • Italy

Description

EARTHQUAKES IN THE MIND: A-SEISMIC TECHNIQUES FROM OUR ANCESTORS

with Ing. Andrea Della Pietra, European University Centre for Cultural Heritage

Over the centuries, local communities devasted by earthquakes faced two choices – to leave or to stay. History shows that it was usually the second option that prevailed. Little by little they improved the techniques to make their buildings survive the earthquakes. Let’s see some of these protective features in ancient built-up environment in seismic areas.

European University Center for Cultural Heritage

European University Center for Cultural Heritage

EARTHQUAKES IN THE MIND: A-SEISMIC TECHNIQUES FROM OUR ANCESTORS

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Villa Eva

Via Santissima Trinità, Ravello, Amalfi Coast, 84010, Italy