Traditional earthquake resistant techniques for vernacular architecture and local seismic cultures: A literature review

Ortega, Javier; Vasconcelos, Graça; Rodrigues, Hugo; Correia, Mariana; Lourenço, Paulo B.

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Specific architectural elements can be identified in constructions located in regions frequently exposedto earthquakes. These earthquake resistant features were developed empirically by local communities toprotect their built-up environment. Research in these traditional earthquake resistant practices, resultingfrom a local seismic culture, is a relevant and positive approach, since it focuses on the strengths of asystem rather than on its weaknesses. Its integration into current vernacular building practices can helpto preserve and retrofit surviving in-use examples without prejudice to their identity. This paper presentsan overview of the most common techniques traditionally used around the world, based on literaturereview. Additionally, it identifies the use of these techniques in the Portuguese vernacular heritage inorder to contribute for the awareness and strength of the local seismic culture in Portugal.

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Vernacular architecture Local seismic cultures Seismic strengthening Stone masonry Rammed earth

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Javier Ortega, Graça Vasconcelos, Hugo Rodrigues, Mariana Correia, Paulo B. Lourenço, Traditional earthquake resistant techniques for vernacular architecture and local seismic cultures: A literature review, Journal of Cultural Heritage, Volume 27, 2017, Pages 181-196, ISSN 1296-2074, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2017.02.015