RT Journal Article
T1 Above the Ravines: Flood Vulnerability Assessment of Earthen Architectural Heritage in Quito (Ecuador)
A1 Trizio, Francesca
A1 Garzón Roca, Julio
A1 Eguibar, Miguel Ángel
A1 Bracchi, Paola
A1 Torrijo, Francisco Javier
AB Floods represent one of the most threatening risks for earthen architectural heritage. Developing risk assessment tools is considered crucial to mitigate the risk and to protect heritage buildings. Due to its hygroscopic nature, earthen architecture is generally considered to be vulnerable to water, requiring a specific analysis. This paper proposes a vulnerability assessment method for earthen buildings in flood-prone areas. Based on the evaluation of the susceptibility of the building’s components and characteristics, the method allows for quantifying the vulnerability of the assets, in non-monetary terms. An application of the methodology is carried out assessing a selection of earthen construction in Quito Historic Centre (Ecuador). The results show the influence of each component in the global vulnerability of the earthen buildings. The response of different construction techniques and the importance of the maintenance of heritage buildings is exposed. Vulnerability assessment methods at the meso-small scale constitute the foundation for risk assessment. Thus, this study aims to provide a significant assessment tool that can be used for further analysis and future lines of research, aiming to protect cultural heritage that is at risk.
PB MDPI
SN 2076-3417
YR 2022
FD 2022
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72852
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72852
LA eng
NO Universitat Politècnica de València
DS Docta Complutense
RD 29 abr 2024