Article
Structural Analysis of La Giralda's 16th-Century Sculpture/Weather Vane
Author/s | Solís Muñiz, Mario
Domínguez Abascal, José Pérez, Lorenzo |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Mecánica de Medios Continuos y Teoría de Estructuras |
Publication Date | 2011 |
Deposit Date | 2022-12-01 |
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Abstract | This article presents an analysis of the mechanical behavior of a historical sculpture known as El Giraldillo, which, in addition to its ornamental qualities, also functions as a weather vane. The 4-meter-high bronze ... This article presents an analysis of the mechanical behavior of a historical sculpture known as El Giraldillo, which, in addition to its ornamental qualities, also functions as a weather vane. The 4-meter-high bronze sculpture has crowned La Giralda, the bell tower of the cathedral of Seville, since 1568. The mechanical behavior of the sculpture/structure must clearly be analyzed before undertaking its restoration to guarantee that it is capable of withstanding the mechanical actions to which it will be subjected, including self-weight, wind action, thermal effects, and seismic agitation. The analysis was conducted by studying the object's current state of preservation with the aid of a finite element numerical model. The most significant results of this analysis are presented in this article. |
Citation | Solís Muñiz, M., Domínguez Abascal, J. y Pérez, L. (2011). Structural Analysis of La Giralda's 16th-Century Sculpture/Weather Vane. International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 6 (2), 141-171. https://doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2010.518660. |
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