Seismic analysis of Fire Station No. One: a historic unreinforced masonry building

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dc.contributor.authorKontrim, Kathryn L.en
dc.contributor.committeechairBarker, Richard M.en
dc.contributor.committeememberPlaut, Raymond H.en
dc.contributor.committeememberGarst, Donald A.en
dc.contributor.departmentCivil Engineeringen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T21:44:23Zen
dc.date.adate2008-09-04en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T21:44:23Zen
dc.date.issued1996-04-15en
dc.date.rdate2008-09-04en
dc.date.sdate2008-09-04en
dc.description.abstractRecent seismic events have confirmed the long-standing belief that unreinforced masonry structures are critically vulnerable to failure during earthquakes. A substantial number of older structures in the United States have unreinforced masonry construction. Among these are important historic structures, vital to preserving regional and national heritage. Since earthquakes can likely damage these buildings, they must be protected against failure. RetrOfitting these structures should be a sensitive process, reaching beyond pure safety issues and recognizing the historical qualities of the structure. Fire Station No. One, Roanoke, Virginia, an unreinforced masonry bearing wall building, is one of the most treasured landmarks in the Roanoke Valley. Completed in 1908, the Fire Station is still operational, serving as a lifeline structure. Built in absence of any seismic codes, this structure may be at risk of failure during an earthquake. The purpose of this study is to analyze the various seismic risks that exist in Fire Station No. One and to identify any seismic deficiencies within the structure. Additionally, this thesis will suggest possible seismic strengthening measures that would be appropriate, based upon preservation and aesthetic considerations.en
dc.description.degreeMaster of Scienceen
dc.format.extentxii, 181 leavesen
dc.format.mediumBTDen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.otheretd-09042008-063734en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-09042008-063734/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/44527en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartLD5655.V855_1996.K668.pdfen
dc.relation.isformatofOCLC# 34937162en
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjecthistoric structuresen
dc.subjectearthquake hazardsen
dc.subjectretrofitsen
dc.subject.lccLD5655.V855 1996.K668en
dc.titleSeismic analysis of Fire Station No. One: a historic unreinforced masonry buildingen
dc.typeThesisen
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten
thesis.degree.disciplineCivil Engineeringen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.levelmastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Scienceen

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