The articles that will be presented are available for download by the participants on beforehand (pdf). the article number is given between brackets [].

1.1      Plenary Session 1: Conservation principles-multidisciplinary approach - 1

Chairman: Luc Schueremans

Presentations:

  • Francesca Putignano [25], “Heritage conservation and regional development models: the challenge of an ethnographic approach”;
  • Alessandra Chiapparini [21], “Communication and Culture - Why and how communication should become a real support instrument in the cultural heritage valorization process?”

1.2      Plenary Session 2: Historical building technology

Chairman: Luc Schueremans

Presentations:

  • Leen Lauriks [4] , “Glass in roofs: Study of 19th Century literature on building technology”
  • Armande Hellebois [32], “The influence of rock-workers on early reinforced concrete constructions. Study case of the villa of Alphonse Vasanne in Brussels”

1.3      Parallel Session 1a: Expert systems

Chairman: Ozlem Cizer

Presentations:

  • Ilse A.E. de Vent [2], “Decision support for diagnosing structural damage in masonry”
  • Giorgia Giardina  [8], “Assessment of the settlement vulnerability of masonry buildings ”
  • Meltem Vatan [17], “Risk Level Assessment of Monumental Historical Structures by Visual Inspection ”

1.4      Parallel Session 1b: Conservation principles-multidisciplinary approach-2

Chairman: Harald Garrecht

Presentations:

  • Iskra Latunova Kaneva [26], “The notion of Sacred as intangible heritage and its meaning for tourists. Example of a buryatian Buddhist monastery, Russian Federation”;
  • Sorna Serena [23], “An interdisciplinary approach towards Underwater Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management”;
  • Bie Plevoets [13], “Retail-reuse of historic buildings: developing guidelines for designers and conservators”

1.5      Parallel Session 2a: Transport models

Chairman: Andreas Gerdes

Presentations:

  • Roel Hendrickx [3], “Measuring and modelling water transport from mortar to brick”;
  • Anne Lebhardt [30], “Numerical Modeling of the Reactive Transport of Silanes in Porous Cement Based Systems”
  • Kees Snepvangers [19], “The distribution of injection fluids against rising damp in masonry: models and risk factors”

1.6      Parallel Session 2b Lime mortars - renders

Chairman: Rotislav Drochytka

Presentations:

  • María del Mar Barbero Barrera [9], “Characteristics and properties of lightweight lime mortars for renders”
  • David Sanz Arauz [14], “Analysis of gypsum mortar used as exterior rendering, by geological techniques”
  • Simone Reeb [27], “Thermal, hygric and mechanical exposure of historic plaster in the cloister of Maulbronn monastery”

1.7      Parallel Session 3a: Monitoring

Chairman: Harald Garrecht

Presentations:

  • Sebastian Bachmaier [7], “A Wireless Monitoring System for SHM of Historic Structures: Advantages, Challenges and Applications”
  • Rafael Aguilar [10], “Structural Dynamic Monitoring in Historical Masonry Structures using Wireless and MEMS Technology”

1.8      Parallel Session 3b: Material behavior - fundamentals

Chairman: Andreas Gerdes

Presentations:

  • Roald Hayen [18], “Triaxial interaction of natural stone, brick and mortar in masonry constructions ”
  • Ozlem Cizer [31], “Competition between carbonation and hydration on the hardening of calcium hydroxide and calcium silicate binders”

1.9      Parallel Session 4a: Numerical Modeling

Chairman: Luc Schueremans

Presentations:

  • Leszek Małyszko [15], “FEM and Constitutive Modelling in Failure Analyses of Masonry structures. Orthotropic Failure Criteria”;
  • Els Verstrynge [12], “Assessment of long-term stability of masonry structures: experimental research, non-destructive techniques and theoretical modelling”
  • Claudiu Sorin Dragomir [16], “The behaviour of masonry buildings under seismic actions”

1.10   Parallel Session 4b: Novel materials developments

Chairman: Rotislav Drochytka

Presentations:

  • Kim Van Tittelboom [1], “Bacteria protect and heal concrete and stone”
  • Zdeněk Šnirch [6], “Silicone plaster and grind cullet”
  • Stepan Bohus [29], “Testing of modified matters on crystallization base”

1.11   Plenary Session 3: Strengthening techniques

Chairman: Andreas Gerdes

Presentations:

  • Enrico Garbin [28], “Testing and numerical modelling of the structural behaviour of brick masonry strengthened by the bed joints reinforcement technique”
  • Rui A. Silva [5], “Grouting as a repair/strengthening solution for earth constructions”

1.12   Plenary Session 4: Energy within building conservation

Chairman: Harald Garrecht

Presentations:

  • Anna Teresa Ronchi [20], “Energy saving and built heritage preservation: the case study of Crespi d’Adda”;
  • Fabiana Pianezze [22], “Energy efficiency and conservation: a systematic approach to knowledge, management and restoration project of historical buildings”