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Technology of old and modern masonry.

Behaviour of masonry in compression, in tension, in shear

(Out-of-plane) Buckling and bending of plain, confined and reinforced masonry

The Mechanics of tie-beams (timber or RC)

Behaviour of interfaces within masonry. Mechanisms of load transfer (friction between mortar and stone or brick, pullout/push-in, dowel action)

Methods of analysis of masonry structures

In situ assessment of mechanical properties of historic masonry

Pathology of masonry structures

Assessment of residual properties of masonry

Intervention materials and techniques

Design and redesign models for masonry