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The Katholikon of Osios Loucas Monastery. In situ investigations
The Monastery of Osios Loucas, Boeteia, Greece (UNESCO World Heritage Monument) is of high architectural and artistic value. The Katholikon (main church of the complex), hosting precious mosaics, frescoes and marble works, has suffered severe damages during its lifetime. The available documentation contains general information. It is not explicit and sufficient for the structural behaviour of the monument to be studied. Furthermore, information about the construction type of masonry in various parts of the monument is not available. In situ investigations were carried out, using mainly the non-destructive technique of the radar. The aim of these investigations was to identify the construction type of masonry and to contribute to a better understanding of the monument's bearing system. On the basis of the data presented in this paper, one may conclude that the application of the radar technique to masonry can yield reliable results regarding the outer leafs of unplastered masonry. However, when masonry is covered (by plaster or by frescoes and mosaics), the gathered information may be inconclusive or ambiguous. Therefore, the technique should be applied with caution. Additionally, radar measurements prove to be of significant importance, as they allow for more reliable investigation of the structural behaviour of monuments. Last but not least, personnel taking radar measurements should preferably be familiar not only with the technique but with the examined monument as well; this is a prerequisite for adequate interpretation of measurements.
The Katholikon of Osios Loucas Monastery. In situ investigations
The Monastery of Osios Loucas, Boeteia, Greece (UNESCO World Heritage Monument) is of high architectural and artistic value. The Katholikon (main church of the complex), hosting precious mosaics, frescoes and marble works, has suffered severe damages during its lifetime. The available documentation contains general information. It is not explicit and sufficient for the structural behaviour of the monument to be studied. Furthermore, information about the construction type of masonry in various parts of the monument is not available. In situ investigations were carried out, using mainly the non-destructive technique of the radar. The aim of these investigations was to identify the construction type of masonry and to contribute to a better understanding of the monument's bearing system. On the basis of the data presented in this paper, one may conclude that the application of the radar technique to masonry can yield reliable results regarding the outer leafs of unplastered masonry. However, when masonry is covered (by plaster or by frescoes and mosaics), the gathered information may be inconclusive or ambiguous. Therefore, the technique should be applied with caution. Additionally, radar measurements prove to be of significant importance, as they allow for more reliable investigation of the structural behaviour of monuments. Last but not least, personnel taking radar measurements should preferably be familiar not only with the technique but with the examined monument as well; this is a prerequisite for adequate interpretation of measurements.
The Katholikon of Osios Loucas Monastery. In situ investigations
Das Katholikon des Osios Loucas Klosters. In-Situ-Untersuchung
Vintzileou, Elizabeth N. (author) / Konteas, Ioannis G. (author) / Manoledaki, Alikaterini-Anna E. (author) / Palieraki, Vasiliki A. (author) / Miltiadou-Fezans, Androniki E. (author)
2009
6 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 8 Quellen
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Conference paper
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English
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