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December 10, 2025BuildingsOpen Access

Differential Settlement in Historic Masonry Towers: The Case of the Murcia Cathedral Bell Tower

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RERubén Rodríguez ElizaldeUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya

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Implication

Observational analysis revealed a horizontal displacement of 0.56 m, indicating stability of the masonry tower’s foundation.

Key Points

  • Horizontal displacement of 0.56 m was documented toward the northwest due to soil consolidation and load factors.
  • Non-destructive testing was used to evaluate structural integrity and assess the historic bell tower's safety.
  • Bearing capacity analysis showed a safety factor of about 1.5 against potential foundation failure.
  • These findings highlight structural efficiency, emphasizing an analytical framework applicable to heritage masonry.

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Rubén Rodríguez Elizalde (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401b3d2d562116f28f8182https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15244461
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