Linear and Nonlinear Earthquake Analysis for Strength Evaluation of Masonry Monument of Neoria

An evaluation of the seismic behavior a massive masonry monument with vaults, namely, Neoria complex at old port Chania, is presented here. The usage modal response analysis requires combination many eigenmodes in order to capture required amount vibration energy. Alternatively, number earthquakes can be used within time domain evaluate and, subsequently, strength structure. Results linear are compared here, since this what from current codes. A nonlinear adequate material models will also demonstrate comparison and prediction damage appearance under ultimate conditions. From present investigation, it shown that results time-step comparable. Therefore, some confidence gained towards using for design strengthening rehabilitation studies. Nonlinear very sensitive respect models. stage, their identification areas where interventions must performed carefully.