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Ancient Messene Gymnasium - Seismic Behavior Study

Project Owner
N.T.U.A & Ephorate of Antiquities of Messinia
Location
Messene, Greece
Date
2018-2020

Experimental and numerical investigation of the seismic behavior of ancient columns in collaboration with N.T.U.A professors and researchers. This research project involved real-scale experimental investigations and sophisticated numerical analysis methods.

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Project Highlights

  • Real-scale experimental investigation of ancient column behavior
  • Sophisticated numerical analysis methods
  • Use of real earthquake data (Kalamata, 1986)
  • Collaboration with Prof. E. Vintzileou & Prof. C. Mouzakis
  • Advanced modeling and simulation techniques