We are an engineering and architecture studio specialized in historical structures. The object of our studies and investigations have been, fundamentally, the masonry structures, which gives us very specific knowledge about arches, bridges, vaults, domes and walls. We have the necessary tools to know with a high degree of precision the real behavior of brick masonry structures, stone mills, wood, mud walls or a combination of them.
We offer consulting services specialized in the structural analysis of historical heritage. We carry out a diagnosis of pathologies, and after the analysis and calculation phase, we issue a treatment proposal. Our proposals include concrete designs and solutions that respect the authenticity of the property and preserve compatibility in terms of techniques and materials.
Our experience and calculation capacity have allowed us to develop a specific monitoring system for historical buildings. The system uses wireless and connected sensors that monitor different structural and environmental parameters in real time. According to the principles of IoT technology, the data is collected, sent and analyzed continuously in order to know the behavior of the structure in an updated way.
The Vault Zafra team is made up of professionals specialized in the different areas of the company’s activity, led by Dr. Manuel Fortea Luna, a world-wide expert in factory structures, recognized both for his numerous publications and for his teaching activity.
Las estructuras de fábrica (arcos, bóvedas, cúpulas) sufren una marginación en el ámbito académico y profesional debido al auge, la potencia y la extensión de las estructuras de acero y hormigón. Este libro ofrece una nueva visión del comportamient...
El libro contiene una descripción minuciosa de los procesos constructivos de bóvedas extremeñas realizadas sin cimbra, tanto de bóvedas tabicadas, como de bóvedas de rosca, así como de su análisis y comportamiento estructural.
La segunda parte...
El objeto de la tesis es la comprensión de una obra arquitectónica “La Magdalena de Olivenza” vista a través de los ojos de un arquitecto, desgranando el rosario de decisiones, vicisitudes y problemas que son necesarios salvar. Una visión de...
El libro contiene una descripción minuciosa de los procesos constructivos de bóvedas extremeñas realizadas sin cimbra, tanto de bóvedas tabicadas, como de bóvedas de rosca, así como de su análisis y comportamiento estructural.
La segunda parte...