Evaluation of the stability of a rock cliff by means of geophysical and geomechanical surveys in a cultural heritage site (south-eastern Sicily)

Volume: 135, Issue: 2, Pages: 308 - 323
Published: Jun 1, 2016
Abstract
An integrated geophysical and geomechanical study is proposed for the evaluation of the fracturing condition and the stability of a rock cliff in the cultural heritage site of Ispica (southeastern Sicily).The site comprises several worship constructions such as the Friars Minor Monastery, the oldest construction of the village and a Church. The buildings stand on the edge of a 35 m high calcareous cliff, showing instability conditions related to...
Paper Details
Title
Evaluation of the stability of a rock cliff by means of geophysical and geomechanical surveys in a cultural heritage site (south-eastern Sicily)
Published Date
Jun 1, 2016
Volume
135
Issue
2
Pages
308 - 323
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