A5052795196- Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
- Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
- Seismic Performance and Analysis
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Building materials and conservation
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Seismic Waves and Analysis
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
- Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
- Social Movements and Cultural Identity
- BIM and Construction Integration
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- Earthquake Detection and Analysis
- Civil and Structural Engineering Research
- Seismology and Earthquake Studies
- Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring
- Geophysical Methods and Applications
- Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
University of Florence
2019-2024
H-BIM paradigms are constituted by 3-D informative contents documenting the current and past state of existing structures. Although transversal vision multidisciplinary interpretation have been attributed to BIM models, in field monumental structures, these databases can be organized different ways depending on adopted protocol classifications for required output work. In this manuscript, an approach targeted at collecting providing useful information execute seismic vulnerability analyses...
In the field of conservation and protection heritage buildings, knowledge plays a fundamental role, emphasized by national international rules regulations. This aspect becomes when conducting structural assessment historical building. study envisaged cognitive phase via application advanced survey diagnostic methodologies to define materials, construction techniques, state system specific building forming part Florence’s heritage. The information complex produced formed basis for...
The paper deals with a experimental and numerical study of masonry barrel vault subjected to an incremental horizontal settlement one abutment. analyzed is very slender no backfill, as typical the vaulted roofs covering many Italian churches other religious buildings various dimensions, that often suffer certain amount due deformation sustaining walls. In this paper, tests conducted at University Florence on full-scale specimen has been assumed benchmark for simulations carried out via...
In this paper, a continuum 3D finite-element model is presented to determine the seismic behaviour of masonry cross vaults under motions. The work regards investigation regular vault made clay bricks and hydraulic mortar, accounting for two distinct configurations: an un-strengthened design one strengthened through application fibre-based reinforcement. research adopts parts blind prediction simulation developed during SERA project. For both configurations, manuscript follows main steps:...
This paper deals with numerical simulations on the dynamic behavior of a masonry cross vault when subjected to seismic actions. The comprehensive investigation presented here stems from post-diction phase blind-prediction competition organized within SERA project. MADY software, specifically developed for structures is used, employing simple yet effective finite element shell model. After calibrating model in domain, non-linear analyses were conducted both unstrengthened and strengthened...
Abstract. The present article aims to consider the added value attached usage of new technologies in a project aimed study heritage. Indeed, multimedia devices could be used create representations useful develop and disseminate information integrating architectural territorial framework reach general understanding.The processed data come from research project, based on an interdisciplinary approach, address medieval buildings Armenia, Vayots Dzor region, with aim studying understanding...
Italy is one of the countries in world with largest concentration architectural cultural heritage, most which are churches, bell towers, and religious buildings general. This paper deals issues analysis evaluation seismic behaviour slender masonry structures, taking as subject Giotto’s Bell Tower Florence (Italy). The vulnerability has been analysed according to current Italian legislation guidelines for reduction risk heritage. For this purpose, tower was using three levels: simplified...
This paper presents the results of blind test competition carried out within scope European project SERA.ta "Seismic Response Masonry Cross Vaults: Shaking table tests and numerical validations". The purpose was to predict a set on an unstrengthened full-scale cross vault with mortar joints solid bricks (then strengthened textile reinforced mortar) subjected horizontal dynamic excitation. offers overview modelling approaches utilised, along their corresponding predictions post dictions....
Artworks play a fundamental role in the cultural and economic asset of communities, enforcing their identity helping social integration. Despite importance, they are not always adequately protected against degradation, which can be induced by aging, atmospheric human-induced occurrence, catastrophic events. Earthquakes certainly represent one main risks for art goods; however, traffic, construction works, shipment also threat goods. Therefore, assessment vulnerability collection to dynamic...
Artworks play a fundamental role in the cultural and economic assets of communities, enhancing their identity helping with social integration. Despite importance, they are not always adequately protected against degradation, which can be induced by aging, atmospheric human-induced occurrences, catastrophic events. Earthquakes certainly represent one main risks for art objects; however, traffic, construction works, shipment also threat to goods. Therefore, assessment vulnerability collections...
This San Niccolò's tower-gate stands up for 40 m on the Southern bank of Arno River at Florence (Italy) as witness III Medieval ring city-wall erected in XIV century.The Municipality, conservation purposes, planned to acquire knowledges Tower-Gate structure and masonry leave hand down perform seismic vulnerability assessment that outstanding historical monumental building.The studies had been developed three stages: 1) geometric survey by means laser scanner photogrammetry drone ground, with...
Florence is known all over the world for its history, monuments, Museums, and artworks. Unfortunately, such precious manufacts are not always adequately protected against natural hazards. Works of art, indeed, very vulnerable to seismic effects, due their irregular slender shapes, fragile materials. All these reasons make them events even when they do achieve a destructive intensity. The current Technical Codes point out vulnerability, despite providing guidelines completely adequate prevent...
Although masonry arches and vaults are often repaired strengthened with fiber composite materials, there is still a relatively small number of experimental numerical studies aimed at investigating their dynamic response.This topic great interest, especially for some types structures, such as the triumphal slender barrel found in many Italian churches, that have been proved to be highly vulnerable seismic actions.Observations damages occurred during recent earthquakes revealed failure...
The multiple sources of vibration in urban areas contribute to the deterioration process historical buildings and objects contained within them modifying their dynamic properties.This is case museums artworks.In contexts high value Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems represent an effective non-invasive technique for diagnosing building health status.Although near-zero impact continuous monitoring, practical applications are still quite limited effect environmental loads on content far...
The assessment of the seismic behavior historic constructions should start from a thorough historical study building, including precise and accurate e geometric survey mechanical characterization materials.In these years has improved more more, thanks to development new technologies such as digital photogrammetry, which can provide exact geometry product.The correct geometry, together with information concerning sequence transformations suffered by provides reliable representation...