TWO DECADES OF POST-FIRE RECONSTRUCTION OF HILANDAR MONASTERY (2004–2026): EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH, STRUCTURAL REHABILITATION AND CONSTRUCTION WORKS

The fire that engulfed the Hilandar Monastery on the night between March 3 and 4, 2004 caused severe damage to about 57% of the monastery complex. The damaged areas included monastic lodgings, chapels, guest facilities, administrative offices, workshops, and other auxiliary spaces. After the fire, an extensive restoration process was initiated with the involvement of experts in design and construction works. During the reconstruction, various methods for strengthening masonry structures were applied, some of which are presented in this paper. Special attention was given to the preservation of the existing structural system and the protection of fresco paintings. The most important methods included grouting with special injection mixtures and strengthening masonry walls using woven carbon-fiber meshes. These procedures ensured the required structural stability while respecting conservation and restoration principles.

KEYWORDS / KLJUČNE REČI: 

Hilandar Monastery, rehabilitation, reconstruction, strengthening, grouting, walls, heritage sites and buildings.

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