Retrofit of Stone Masonry Buildings in Greece. II. Determination of Costs
Tomme: LIX (LXIII) Fascicle: 3 | 2013
Pages: 193-209
Abstract text:
This paper represents the continuation of a previous work concening the costs of seismic retrofit of stone masonry buildings in Greece. Studies dealing with the costs of retrofit are rare to date. Unlike the study of historic buildings, which is in most cases done for masonry buildings since reinforced concrete is not considered historical enough, for benefit–costs studies of seismic retrofit more studies were conducted for reinforced concrete buildings, as these are more common. First seismic retrofit measures for common masonry buildings are presented, using steel and reinforced concrete. Then the method to determine the costs is presented. The focus lays in division of seismic retrofit measures in singular steps and in the determination of the individual costs of the partial works. Compared to other costs determination works, which are based on space contents, floor surface, or utility surface, the proposed method has the advantage that it is relatively independent from similar works already performed. Some calculation examples are performed. Finally, examples of retrofit for whole buildings are given, considering monumental works; the similarity of the proposed method with professional practice is evident.
Key Words:
stone; masonry; costs; retrofit; historic buildings; Greece
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