Assessment of Heritage Rammed-Earth Buildings: Alcázar of King Don Pedro I, Spain
Publication: Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 26, Issue 2
Abstract
The conservation and maintenance of earthen buildings is crucial, especially when dealing with heritage sites. This normally involves considerable effort in preliminary studies, which must be well planned in order to efficiently manage any restoration. This case study proposes a methodology to briefly assess the current state of a historical rammed-earth wall, to bring to light specific information regarding approaches for subsequent studies or decisions. This methodology is based on the study of damage and risk as a tool to swiftly discern critical areas or issues needing immediate attention. The procedure is illustrated on an outstanding heritage building: the Alcázar of King Don Pedro I in Carmona (Seville, Spain). Our conclusions confirm that this methodology constitutes an efficient and straightforward means to obtain not only a preliminary assessment of rammed-earth walls, but also objective and useful criteria for decision-makers.
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Acknowledgments
We would like to thank Pablo Diañez and Geocisa S. A. for considering our expertise for the assessment of the Alcázar, as well as Anfora S. L. and Gares S. L. for their collaboration. This work was supported by the research project 68/83 (number PRJ201201606) and is likewise a consequence of the National Research Project BIA 2004-1092, entitled “Proposals for maintenance, assessment and restoration of historical rammed-earth walls in the province of Seville.”
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