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Figs. 18-19: The weakness of the brickwork induced by the transition between the dome-ring and the squared-box. See consequent cracks

(the design of the drainage system as a distinctive decorative element is very interesting), and is most of all vulnerable in a scarcity or absence of careful, regular maintenance. List of References Benvenuto, E. & Corradi, M. 1988, ‘La statica delle false volte’, Nel cinquantenario della Facoltà di Architettura di Napoli, Franco Jossa e la sua opera, Napoli. Besenval, R. 1984, Technologie de la voute dans l’Orient Ancien (2 vols.), Recherche sur le Civilisations, Paris,. Briccoli Bati, S, Rovero, L. & Tonietti, U. 2008, ‘Considerations on methods to evaluate the compressive strength of earth building materials’, International Conference ‘Terra 2008’, Bamako. Chadmi, H., Dipasquale, L., Mecca, S., Rovero, L. & Tonietti, U. 2007, ‘Technical knowledge and traditional architecture in Medina of Chefchaouen’, International Conference RIPAM 2, Marrakech Devaux, E. 2006, Les coupoles en terre en Syrie, Mémoire du Diplôme de Spécialisation et d’Approfondissement, Architecture de Terre, DSA–Terre, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Grenoble. Houben, H. & Guillaud, H. 1989, Traité de construction en terre, CRAterre – EAG, Parentheses, Marseille. Mainstone, R. 2001, Development in structural form, Oxford Architectural Press. Pizzetti, G. & Zorgno Trisciuoglio, A.M. 1980, Principi statici e forme strutturali, UTET, Torino. Rohlfs, G. 1963, Primitive costruzioni a cupola in Europa, Leo S. Olschki, Firenze. Timoshenko S. 1959, Theory of plates and shells, McGraw-Hill Book Company.

Figs. 20-21: The weak joint between the arch and the wall

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Earthen domes and habitats. Villages of Northern Syria

Published on Sep 21, 2013

DIDA

Earthen traditions are far too valuable to dismiss as irrelevant to the modern world and indeed future generations, they must remain as an example to the caring and ecologically aware architects and builders that are emerging around the world. (…) This European Union Project, and this book, have been achieved through a successful co-operation between the University of Florence, several European Universities and Institutions and the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums in Syria, adds a valuable window, shedding light on the northern Syria tradition of striking domed houses. The ICOMOS Scientific Committee for Earthen Architectural Heritage applauds and encourages such excellent publications in the search for an accurate and useable worldwide typology and description of earthen buildings. This book contributes a great deal to these goals.