Sustainable Mediterranean Construction

TECHNIQUES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION OF DRY STONE WALLS: AN ANCIENT ART THAT CHALLENGES TIME

Authors

 Vito Domenico Porcari, Giuseppe Andrisani

Keywords: 

Stones, Degradation, Maintenance, Dry stone walls, Construction Technique, Social Aggregation

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Abstract

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of dry stone structures, emphasizing the importance of a deep understanding of historical artifacts and their unique characteristics. A thorough examination is proposed, exploring in detail the construction features and techniques used in these structures, with a particular focus on their conservation and restoration processes. The significance of site preparation is also addressed, as it is a crucial element in ensuring the stability and protection of the artifacts within their environmental context. The article pays special attention to the strategies for consolidating dry stone structures, examining finishing techniques and maintenance practices necessary to preserve the integrity and functionality of these constructions over time. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the article aims to provide a practical and informative guide for professionals and enthusiasts of cultural heritage, with the goal of promoting greater awareness and appreciation of these extraordinary architectural works, which represent an important component of our cultural and historical heritage.

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SMC N.20 2024

SMC MAGAZINE N. TWENTY/2024

001_COVER AND INDEX

005_ ARCHITECTURE AND SOCIAL WELFARE
Paola De Joanna

015_ BOARDS AND INFORMATION

FOCUS ON SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE IN CONSTRUCTION: Social inclusion as urban vitality

016_ SPATIAL MECHANISMS FOR THE MODERN MEDITERRANEAN CITY. Or a vertical casbah called Walden 7
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022_ INTEGRATIONG SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY. Architecture of Participation in Monticelli d’Ongina
Daniele Fanzini, Antonio Conversano, Alberto Sogni, Elena Marsiglia

028_ TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR MIGRANTS. The cornerstones of a renewed welfare network
Paola Galante

034_ BEYOND ACCESSIBILITY: UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HEALTHY AND INCLUSIVE PUBLIC SPACE
Erminia Attaianese, Ylenia Di Dario

041_ MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES AND SPATIAL JUSTICE: A Territorial Extractivism Perspective on Campi Flegrei
Francesco Casalbordino

049_ ADDRESSING SPATIAL STIGMA. Dignity as a design principle
Mario Galterisi

054_ DEVELOPMENT OF MODELLING APPROACH TO ANALYSE FUEL POVERTY USING GIS TOOL
Gianluca Cadoni, Mohamed Belmaaziz, Marie Durand

062_ ARCHITECTURE IS/AND POLITICS, ARCHITECTURE IS/AND ETHICS
Marella Santangelo

067_ FOR EVERYONE AND FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL: THE DESIGN CHALLENGE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Ilaria ObertiI, Isabella T. Steffan

072_THE TRANSITION OF DESIGN AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION: perspectives from the Global North and Global South
Selma El Bergui, Mountaser Es-Semyhy, Raja Moussaoui, Marouane Benmakhlouf, Rachid Benkmil, Abderrahmane
Jouhar, Mohammed Cherraj, Driss El Hachmi

077_ ASSESSMENT OF ANTHROPOGENIC FACTORS IN HISTORICAL MONUMENTS: A NUMERICAL APPROACH AND CASE STUDY
Abderrahmane Jouhar, Driss El Hachmi, Raja Moussaoui, Mohammed Cherraj, Selma El Bergui, Aya Ben Zoubair, EL Mehdi Nchiti

083_ THE RESOURCE OF TRUST AND CITY DESIGN
Massimo Conte Schächter

FOCUS ON SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE IN CONSTRUCTION: Urban regeneration aimed at social impact

089_ULTRASONIC CHARACTERIZATION OF COMPRESSED EARTH BLOCKS IN POST-SEISMIC RECONSTRUCTION IN THE AL HAOUZ
REGION, TAYIDRIN VILLAGE, MOROCCO
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094_ IMPACT OF ORGANIC AND CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS ON CLAY BRICK PROPERTIES
Anouar Bouchahma, Amina Malaki, Raja Moussaoui, Mohammed Cherraj, Soukaina Oulkadi, Mountaser Es-Semyhy, Driss El Hachmi

100_TECHNIQUES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION OF DRY STONE WALLS: AN ANCIENT ART THAT CHALLENGES TIME
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108_ ARCHITECTURAL RESTITUTION OF THE MUQARNAS DOME IN THE TINMEL MOSQUE
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114_LATEST GENERATION URBAN INNOVATIONS. The case of the technological center of San Giovanni a Teduccio in Naples
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123_METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO RENOVATE BUILDINGS THROUGH CIRCULAR DESIGN STRATEGIES
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131_ ASSESSING THE DUCTILITY OF HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS: APPLICATION TO CEMENT-STABILIZED SOILS
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