Study of Repairs and Various Post-Seismic Interventions Carried Out in Ancient Sites in Algeria

Centuries of accumulated experience in construction during ancient times led to considerable expertise. Roman builders, for example, honed their engineering and construction skills to a high degree, even factoring in considerations for seismic hazards. Through an examination of the vestiges of Roman...

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Main Authors: Benmehidi Said, Bordjiba Abdelhak
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Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2024-12-01
Series:Selected Scientific Papers: Journal of Civil Engineering
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/sspjce-2024-0006
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description Centuries of accumulated experience in construction during ancient times led to considerable expertise. Roman builders, for example, honed their engineering and construction skills to a high degree, even factoring in considerations for seismic hazards. Through an examination of the vestiges of Roman civilization, one can discern various parallels between the structures found in Europe and those in Roman Africa, particularly in the methods employed for repairs labeled by scholars as post-seismic restoration. The investigation took place across multiple historic locations in Algeria, including Djemila, Timgad, and Lambèse, aiming to examine the possible correlation between previous renovations and seismic activity. This was achieved through visual examination and comparative analysis with findings from Italian sites such as Pompeii and Ostia.
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spelling doaj-art-3feb8a15a15d48b4952c39a4921655dc2025-01-07T07:56:59ZengSciendoSelected Scientific Papers: Journal of Civil Engineering1338-72782024-12-0119110.2478/sspjce-2024-0006Study of Repairs and Various Post-Seismic Interventions Carried Out in Ancient Sites in AlgeriaBenmehidi Said0Bordjiba Abdelhak1Laboratory of Design and Modeling of Architectural and Urban Forms and Ambiances - LACOMOFA Biskra. Department of Architecture, Badji Mokhtar - Annaba University 12, P.O.Box, 23000 Annaba, AlgeriaLaboratory of Design and Modeling of Architectural and Urban Forms and Ambiances - LACOMOFA Biskra. Department of Architecture, Badji Mokhtar - Annaba University 12, P.O.Box, 23000 Annaba, AlgeriaCenturies of accumulated experience in construction during ancient times led to considerable expertise. Roman builders, for example, honed their engineering and construction skills to a high degree, even factoring in considerations for seismic hazards. Through an examination of the vestiges of Roman civilization, one can discern various parallels between the structures found in Europe and those in Roman Africa, particularly in the methods employed for repairs labeled by scholars as post-seismic restoration. The investigation took place across multiple historic locations in Algeria, including Djemila, Timgad, and Lambèse, aiming to examine the possible correlation between previous renovations and seismic activity. This was achieved through visual examination and comparative analysis with findings from Italian sites such as Pompeii and Ostia.https://doi.org/10.2478/sspjce-2024-0006earthquakeantiquityconstructionancient sitesconstruction techniques and materials.
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Study of Repairs and Various Post-Seismic Interventions Carried Out in Ancient Sites in Algeria
Selected Scientific Papers: Journal of Civil Engineering
earthquake
antiquity
construction
ancient sites
construction techniques and materials.
title Study of Repairs and Various Post-Seismic Interventions Carried Out in Ancient Sites in Algeria
title_full Study of Repairs and Various Post-Seismic Interventions Carried Out in Ancient Sites in Algeria
title_fullStr Study of Repairs and Various Post-Seismic Interventions Carried Out in Ancient Sites in Algeria
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title_short Study of Repairs and Various Post-Seismic Interventions Carried Out in Ancient Sites in Algeria
title_sort study of repairs and various post seismic interventions carried out in ancient sites in algeria
topic earthquake
antiquity
construction
ancient sites
construction techniques and materials.
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