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Study of the load bearing structure of historical buildings and bridges (stone and brick masonry, mixed structures, concrete, iron and steel). Mechanical properties of the original building materials and analysis methods. Partial or total restoration and strengthening of historical constructions. Restoration study and application (supports, scaffolding, mechanical equipment, technology of intervention materials, supervision of the construction). Case studies within and outside Greece.

Morphology of historical stone bridges, analysis and selection criteria of the suitable interventions. Presentation of the post-Byzantine stone arched Pyli bridge (Thessaly, 16th century) and its restoration (21th century).

Interventions in historical metal structures (buildings and bridges).