Dr.ir. M. (Michele) Mirra
Dr.ir. M. (Michele) Mirra
Profile
Personal Background
Michele Mirra is postdoctoral researcher at Delft University of Technology. His research lines are mainly linked to the conservation and structural upgrading of existing and heritage constructions, from both the static and seismic point of view. In particular, he is actively involved in the following areas:
- Characterization biological degradation phenomena in wooden foundation piles, and investigation of the influence of decay on their load-carrying capacity;
- Seismic characterization of traditional timber diaphragms and their connections to masonry walls, in the case of both as-built and strengthened structural elements.
- Conservation and retrofitting of existing monumental buildings, with specific reference to their timber structural members
Expertise
Publications
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2024
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2024
Assessment of in-situ stress distribution and mechanical properties of wooden foundation piles instrumented with distributed fiber optic sensors (DFOS)
Maria Felicita / Giorgio Pagella / Geert Ravenshorst / Michele Mirra / Jan Willem van de Kuilen
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2024
Characterisation of bacterial decay effects on wooden foundation piles across various historical periods
Michele Mirra / Giorgio Pagella / Michael Lee / Wolfgang Gard / Geert Ravenshorst / Jan Willem van de Kuilen
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2023
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2023
Combining Architectural Conservation and Seismic Strengthening in the Wood-Based Retrofitting of a Monumental Timber Roof
The Case Study of St. Andrew’s Church in Ceto, Brescia, Italy
Michele Mirra / Andrea Gerardini / Sergio Ghirardelli / Geert Ravenshorst / Jan-Willem van de Kuilen -
Ancillary activities
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2024-01-01 - 2024-12-31