FE modeling of wall structures of Vilnius Arch-Cathedral Belfry

Abstract

This paper presents FEM modeling of the structures of the Arch-Cathedral Belfry, Vilnius, Lithuania. The Belfry is the prominent historical building belonging to the cultural heritage of Vilnius. The wall structures of the building have complicated geometry containing stiffeners and openings and are manufactured of different materials. Various three-dimensional solid and shell FE models are developed to predict the dynamic behaviour of the structures [...].