Stability Analysis of St Barbara Church in Otovice

Abstract

Broumov Region and its group of churches represent a perfect example of symbiosis between Baroque architecture and countryside landscape. This peculiar heritage site requires specialized analysis to preserve its uniqueness. St. Barbara Church in Otovice, the one investigated in this thesis, was built by Christoph and Kilian Dientzenhofer. Nowadays, concerns about its stability and degradation process led to the necessity to investigate more deeply its current condition. Therefore, the main objective of the article consists in the FEM modeling and the evaluation of the bearing capacity of enclosure walls, with particular attention on the influence of the soil deterioration. In conclusion, technical advices are recommended.