2019
DOI: 10.3390/su11143866
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Houses Based on Natural Stone; A Case Study—The Bay of Kotor (Montenegro)

Abstract: The Bay of Kotor, in its exceptional natural conditions, thanks to its geographical location and influenced by historical events, saw the development of rural settlements that are historically, artistically and culturally worthy of recognition. These stone settlements were acquired completely spontaneously, keeping the same pace as the settling, and transformed to some degree due to contemporary social movement and migration. Up until the middle of the 20th century, structures on the coastline in general were … Show more

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“…Joints were usually filled with mortar along the wall edge and their size varies from 5 to 7 mm. Joint processing was not always consistent in its quality [12].…”
Section: Appl Sci 2021 11 X For Peer Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Joints were usually filled with mortar along the wall edge and their size varies from 5 to 7 mm. Joint processing was not always consistent in its quality [12].…”
Section: Appl Sci 2021 11 X For Peer Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In terms of the use of materials for a Karuč house, the basic material is stone; the wider area is characterized by the dominant use of stone as a basic building material, in accordance with the richness and availability of this natural material in this area [27]. Massive walls were built from local stone blocks.…”
Section: Materials Usage and Constructionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The use of inappropriate stone can result in significant damage to heritage [27]. The replacement stone on the damaged parts of the building should be of the same type as the original or the closest possible equivalent, with knowledge of its characteristics that should correspond to the original stone [28]. During the construction of the medieval fortification, the following types of stone were used (Figures 14 and 15):…”
Section: Construction Elements and Construction Techniques At The Cit...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The authors analyze the sources dealing with examining the magnitude and frequency of earthquakes in a given area [7][8][9] with the aim of rehabilitation and recommendations for strengthening and improving seismic resistance of building with significant cultural importance, the most important principles of protection, and the possibility of application [10][11][12][13][14][15]. The properties of the historical masonry constructions in seismic zones are shown in the case study on the remains of the Dzephana Tower by presenting the different types of stone found in the environment and used in the building [26][27][28].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%