This research quantified the dynamic properties of the iconic Rumi Darwaza gateway structure in Lucknow, India. Field testing captured ambient and low-level forced vibrations to extract modal parameters, while seismic assessment using detailed finite element models in Abaqus established retrofit strategies compatible with the monument’s heritage value.
Key outcomes:
- Developed a dynamic characterization workflow using only two sensors.
- Detailed numerical model validated against experimental data.
- Provided recommendations for targeted strengthening that preserve the monument’s architecture.
This research was conducted during M.Tech. program at IIT Kanpur.
Publications
Conference Papers
(C3)
(2019, June). Correlating brick compressive strength to its fundamental transverse natural frequency.
In P.B. Dillon & F.S. Fonseca (Eds.), Proceedings of Thirteenth North American Masonry Conference. Paper presented at the 13th North American Masonry Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah (pp. 746-755). Longmont, CO: The Masonry Society.
(C1)
(2017, June). Dynamic Characterization and Seismic Assessment of Historic Masonry Structure of Rumi Darwaza.
Proceedings of 13th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Canada Masonry Design Centre, Halifax, Canada.
Theses
(T1)
(2016). Dynamic Characterization and Seismic Assessment of Historic Masonry Structure of Rumi Darwaza.
Master's thesis, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India.
