ASSESSING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HISTORIC STONE MASONRY: CASE STUDY IN JURDANI (RIJEKA)

Assessment of mechanical properties of unreinforced stone masonry depends on the material used and the construction techniques applied. In this paper we explore the mechanical properties of stone masonry components on a case study - a more than 200-year-old historical building near Rijeka, which is currently being renovated and repurposed, as part of the ongoing research project on stone masonry in the Kvarner Littoral in Croatia. The stone masonry walls of the case study building were visually inspected, while stone and mortar specimens from the walls were used to determine their mechanical and chemical properties. This case study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the variability of the mechanical properties of stone masonry, especially in traditional buildings in the Kvarner Littoral.