Recreating the 1687 Parthenon Explosion in the Lab!

After nearly four years of careful preparation, we’ve successfully conducted the first-ever laboratory experiment to reproduce the explosive event at the Parthenon in 1687!
More details and results will be given during Ahmad Morsel’s upcoming PhD defense in April! 🔬🏛️

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About Ioannis Stefanou

Ioannis Stefanou is currently Professor at Ecole Centrale de Nantes. He develops novel theoretical, numerical and experimental tools focusing on redefining and going beyond “failure” in design. His main research topics are the mechanics of (geo-)materials, geomechanics, earthquake control, masonry structures and fast dynamics.

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