Numerical prediction of the dynamic properties of a historic masonry structure: A Case Study of The Old Church in Garrelsweer, Groningen

The gas production in the Groningen gas field of the Netherlands has caused a significant amount of shallowhuman induced earthquakes. Among various building typologies, Groningen is home to many Dutch historical churches constructed by unreinforced masonry which has shown to be highly vulnerable to these earthquakes. From the perspective of...