Selected problems of failures and repairs of historic masonry vaults

摘要

The paper discusses the technical condition (state) of existing vaults. Several examples of critical conditions of vaults are presented. Analysis and proper modelling of vaults is discussed. Repair methods were proposed with respect to historical heritage preservation. The maintenance methods of vaults were discussed with pointing the crucial elements. It was noticed that in situ tests are necessary for proper model calibration and repair results verification.