ASSESSMENT OF MORTAR FROM THE CATHEDRAL TOWER (GRANADA)

Granada Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Spanish Renaissance and Baroque architecture, features a tower housing several historic bells. These elements are not merely decorative or ceremonial: the bell yokes bear significant dynamic loads that require a detailed analysis of the structural materials, particularly the mortar that binds the stones together and absorbs the vibrations of the bell tower.

At Tesela, we have carried out a study of the historic mortar in the area where the yoke of one of the bells in the tower of Granada Cathedral is situated, with the aim of ensuring structural safety and the conservation of our heritage.

The assessment helps to:

• To preserve the tower and its historical features.
• Design interventions that are safe and respectful of the heritage.
• To ensure the monument’s preservation for future generations.