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View article: An Automated Information Modeling Workflow for Existing Bridge Inspection Management
An Automated Information Modeling Workflow for Existing Bridge Inspection Management Open
The safety, conservation, and efficient management of existing road bridges have assumed a key role in recent years due to the strategic importance of these structures for local territories and their exposure to natural and anthropogenic r…
View article: From Drone-Based 3D Model to a Web-Based VR Solution Supporting Cultural Heritage Accessibility
From Drone-Based 3D Model to a Web-Based VR Solution Supporting Cultural Heritage Accessibility Open
The safeguarding and enhancement of historic buildings and artifacts in Italy’s inner areas are essential to protect their outstanding cultural value. However, these territories often face complex orographic and environmental conditions th…
View article: Weathering Steel in Civil Engineering and Architecture: A State-of-the-Art Review
Weathering Steel in Civil Engineering and Architecture: A State-of-the-Art Review Open
Weathering steel has a fascinating history that dates back to the 1930s, and its evolution has left an indelible mark on various industries, from railways to architecture. Thanks to its high corrosion resistance with respect to conventiona…
View article: Comparative fracture mechanics study of advanced high strength steels, including lightweight FeMnAl Alloys
Comparative fracture mechanics study of advanced high strength steels, including lightweight FeMnAl Alloys Open
Recent developments in steel alloys metallurgy followed the automotive industry need for enhanced crash safety, fuel economy and customer satisfaction. In this work, a group of innovative steel alloys, belonging to different Advanced High …
View article: An application of different surrogate models to model updating of a heritage structure
An application of different surrogate models to model updating of a heritage structure Open
The preservation of historic structures is of primary importance due to their significant cultural value. However, destructive tests as well as invasive interventions should be as much limited as possible. In this contest, Finite Element m…
View article: Experimental Study about the Influence of Storage Conditions of Bulk Cement on the Early-Age Stiffness Evolution of Cementitious Pastes
Experimental Study about the Influence of Storage Conditions of Bulk Cement on the Early-Age Stiffness Evolution of Cementitious Pastes Open
The effects of uncontrolled storage and curing temperature on the early-age mechanical behavior of cement are under-investigated issues, and the few available studies in the literature analyze their influence mainly from a chemical-physica…
View article: Mixed Reality procedures for the maintenance of existing bridges and retaining walls
Mixed Reality procedures for the maintenance of existing bridges and retaining walls Open
National and International road networks are made of structures and infrastructures that often exhibit poor performance due to a lack of maintenance. In this context, Italy recently renewed the legislation regarding existing infrastructure…
View article: On the Role of Seismic Damage Tolerance on Costs and Life Cycle of CLT Buildings
On the Role of Seismic Damage Tolerance on Costs and Life Cycle of CLT Buildings Open
This paper presents a contribution to reviewing the most common seismic design procedures of CLT buildings and their implications on structural features and technological solutions. Attention is particularly focused on the overall seismic …
View article: On the interoperability performance of HBIM models for structural conservation and upgrading of building aggregates in the Italian minor centres
On the interoperability performance of HBIM models for structural conservation and upgrading of building aggregates in the Italian minor centres Open
The article deals with the definition and evaluation of a workflow to demonstrate that the parametric model of a historic building with a high level of digital maturity can be configured as a tool that fosters collaboration between the var…
View article: On the interoperability performance of HBIM models for structural conservation and upgrading of building aggregates in the Italian minor centres
On the interoperability performance of HBIM models for structural conservation and upgrading of building aggregates in the Italian minor centres Open
The article deals with the definition and evaluation of a workflow to demonstrate that the parametric model of a historic building with a high level of digital maturity can be configured as a tool that fosters collaboration between the var…
View article: Damage Estimation of Full-Scale Infilled RC Frames under Pseudo-Dynamic Excitation by Means of Output-Only Modal Identification
Damage Estimation of Full-Scale Infilled RC Frames under Pseudo-Dynamic Excitation by Means of Output-Only Modal Identification Open
To assess the health condition of structures and infrastructure during their service lives, continuous vibration-based monitoring represents a viable and cost-effective solution. Model updating and digital twins are increasingly adopted fo…
View article: Seismic Fragility Assessment of Inner Peripheries of Italy through Digital Crowd-Sourcing Technologies
Seismic Fragility Assessment of Inner Peripheries of Italy through Digital Crowd-Sourcing Technologies Open
The structural and seismic fragility assessment of minor historical centers of the Inner Peripheries of Italy is a key phase of the preservation process of the historical and cultural features of a portion of the Italian building stock, wh…
View article: AN INSIGHT ON THE ROLE OF THE DESIGN PROCEDURES ON DAMAGE TOLERANCE AND COST OF CLT BUILDINGS IN SEISMIC AREAS
AN INSIGHT ON THE ROLE OF THE DESIGN PROCEDURES ON DAMAGE TOLERANCE AND COST OF CLT BUILDINGS IN SEISMIC AREAS Open
Physical characteristics of timber as a construction material offer a high-performance option for the design and erection of buildings in seismic-prone area.Massive Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) buildings represent a vehicle to increase the…
View article: Some reflections on the seismic upgrading and regeneration of existing buildings in the Italian regulatory framework
Some reflections on the seismic upgrading and regeneration of existing buildings in the Italian regulatory framework Open
In recent years, rehabilitation of the built heritage has increased, while construction of new buildings has decreased. A powerful impulse toward the combined structural upgrading and energy demand reduction has been given to the construct…
View article: A Discussion on the Conceptual Design of Multifunctional Exoskeletons for Sustainable Regeneration of Buildings in Urban Areas
A Discussion on the Conceptual Design of Multifunctional Exoskeletons for Sustainable Regeneration of Buildings in Urban Areas Open
The design and erection of new buildings and structures are today driven by strict requirements in terms of sustainability and circular economy, but they represent only a minor part of the built heritage. Hence, it is clear that the mainte…
View article: Conservation and Enhancement of the Pietrabbondante Archaeological Site between History, Geology and Emerging Crowd-Based Digital Technologies
Conservation and Enhancement of the Pietrabbondante Archaeological Site between History, Geology and Emerging Crowd-Based Digital Technologies Open
Attention to the condition assessment and conservation of cultural heritage is increasing due to growing sensitivity to the preservation of the built and natural environment and awareness of the risks associated with natural hazards. In th…
View article: Integrated survey procedures for seismic protection of monumental liturgical furniture
Integrated survey procedures for seismic protection of monumental liturgical furniture Open
The research herein reported deals with the digital survey potential in the knowledge and documentation of particular sculptural artefacts located in medieval churches, such as pulpits, candelabra and ciboria, with careful attention to the…
View article: On the Use of Web Mapping Platforms to Support the Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Old Urban Areas
On the Use of Web Mapping Platforms to Support the Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Old Urban Areas Open
European countries are affected by various levels of seismic hazard, including many areas with medium to high seismicity. Heavy damage over large areas has been observed in past earthquakes in these countries, particularly in masonry build…
View article: On BIM Interoperability via the IFC Standard: An Assessment from the Structural Engineering and Design Viewpoint
On BIM Interoperability via the IFC Standard: An Assessment from the Structural Engineering and Design Viewpoint Open
Building information modelling (BIM) plays a prominent role in a good deal of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) works, envisaging a full transition to digitalization for the construction industry. This is also due to a numbe…
View article: Combining Integrated Informative System and Historical Digital Twin for Maintenance and Preservation of Artistic Assets
Combining Integrated Informative System and Historical Digital Twin for Maintenance and Preservation of Artistic Assets Open
The protection of artistic and cultural heritage is a major challenge due to its peculiarities and its exposure to significant natural hazards. Several methodologies exist to assess the condition of artistic heritage and to protect it from…
View article: SURVEY METHODOLOGIES AND 3D MODELLING FOR CONSERVATION OF HISTORICAL MASONRY BRIDGES
SURVEY METHODOLOGIES AND 3D MODELLING FOR CONSERVATION OF HISTORICAL MASONRY BRIDGES Open
The safeguarding and conservation of built heritage and historical infrastructures represent complex tasks, especially for administrations and stakeholders operating on peculiar and unique territories with specific cultural, social, and ec…
View article: DIGITIZATION OF HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS, A WORKFLOW FOR KNOWLEDGE OF MINOR CENTERS IN INNER AREAS
DIGITIZATION OF HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS, A WORKFLOW FOR KNOWLEDGE OF MINOR CENTERS IN INNER AREAS Open
The architectural heritage is subject matter of several scholars, whose approach depends upon the cultural and technical background, with the same objective of increasing its comprehension in order to protect and enhance it. A concurrent e…
View article: Indirect Measurements of Bridge Vibrations as an Experimental Tool Supporting Periodic Inspections
Indirect Measurements of Bridge Vibrations as an Experimental Tool Supporting Periodic Inspections Open
Recent collapses and malfunctions of European bridges threatened the service conditions of road networks and pointed out the need for robust procedures to mitigate the impact of material degradation and overloading of existing bridges. Con…
View article: Applications of Stratigraphic Analysis to Enhance the Inspection and Structural Characterization of Historic Bridges
Applications of Stratigraphic Analysis to Enhance the Inspection and Structural Characterization of Historic Bridges Open
Road networks are disseminated of bridge structures whose typology reflects the time of design and construction of the transportation infrastructure and its relevance in the reference geographical area. Among others, masonry bridges are st…
View article: Open access web mapping as a virtual survey tool for cultural heritage: an application to the Armenian religious architecture documented by Paolo Cuneo
Open access web mapping as a virtual survey tool for cultural heritage: an application to the Armenian religious architecture documented by Paolo Cuneo Open
Current state of conservation of cultural heritage plays a key role in the safeguard process, especially in the case of assets exposed to natural hazards including earthquakes. National and International guidelines and many studies recomm…