The field of archaeology provides a rich source of complex, non-standard problems ideally suited to Bayesian inference. In this paper, we discuss the application of Bayesian methodology to prehistoric corbelled tomb data collected from a variety of sites around Europe. We show how the corresponding analyses may be carried out with the aid of reversible jump Markov chain Monte Carlo simulation t...

Abstract During continental rifting, strain and magmatism are believed to localize narrow magmatic segments, while the rift margin is progressively abandoned. We integrate volcanological, geochemical, petrological seismic data from Ma’Alalta volcanic field (MVF) near western of Afar, show that MVF an active segment. Magmatism in initiated with lava flows large-volume, caldera-forming ignimbrite...

A static limit analysis approach is proposed for assessing the collapse capacity of axisymmetric masonry domes subject to horizontal forces. The problem formulation based on sound theoretical framework provided by classical statics shells. After introducing shell stress resultants dome mid-surface, integral equilibrium equations are enforced its typical part. Heyman’s assumptions infinite compr...

It is necessary to recognize masonry domes’ behavior under gravity loads in order strengthen, restore, and conserve them. The neutral hoop plays a crucial role identifying the dome’s distinguish between its tensile compressive regions. When it comes determining position dome with same brick material, addition curve thickness, support condition located on boundary line significant parameter that...

Scaled analogue models explored the role of different boundary conditions in intra-caldera resurgence processes. Models investigated magma intrusion depth (ID) (Series 1), asymmetric and symmetric caldera collapse 2), as well presence existing discontinuities pre-volcanic substratum 3) on style resurgence. Experimental results indicate that IDs resulted styles structural patterns, which evolved...

We review approaches to the chunking and UpWriting of local descriptors.