Books in the Built Heritage and Geotechnics series

This book describes the geotechnical aspects for correcting the geometry of Mexico City¿s Metropolitan Cathedral and of the adjoining Sagrario Church. The work will appeal to students and professionals in the fields of Architecture and Civil Engineering, from geotechnical engineers and conservation architects to art historians.

This first of a series on Built Heritage and Geotechnics outlines the history of the construction of the Ghirlandina Tower in Modena. It outlines the techniques involved the restoration works and how the interaction with the supporting soil may explain the reasons behind the corrections that masons implemented during construction.