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The flaminio obelisk in Rome: vibrational characteristics as part of preservation efforts

January 1, 1990

The purpose of the paper is to study the vibrational characteristics of the Flaminio Obelisk in Rome as part of general studies being performed for preservation purposes. The state of preservation of the monument is described as well as the sonic method used to evaluate the integrity of the sections. The results of the sonic tests are used to determine reductions in the cross-sectional properties. A stick model including two rotational frequency independent soil springs at the basement level of the obelisk is developed. A response spectrum and stress analysis according to the Italian Seismic Code is performed considering and evaluating the degraded characteristics of sections. -from Authors

Publication Year 1990
Title The flaminio obelisk in Rome: vibrational characteristics as part of preservation efforts
DOI 10.1002/eqe.4290190110
Authors G. Bongiovanni, M. Çelebi, P. Clemente
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
Index ID 70016382
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse