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Architectural Heritage Management in Earthquake-Prone Areas
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Architectural Heritage Management in Earthquake-Prone Areas

A special issue of Heritage (ISSN 2571-9408).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2024 | Viewed by 5308

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Michele Betti

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICeA), University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
Interests: structural engineering; masonry building; cultural heritage; seismic vulnerability; evaluation and rehabilitation; engineering education; earthquake engineering; neural network; optimization; computational mechanics; unilateral contact problems; system identification; structural health monitoring (SHM); seismic engineering; design of experiment; data analysis; output-only systems identification
Dr. Giovanni Castellazzi

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Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering (DICAM), University of Bologna, V.le Risorgimento 2, 40136 Bologna, Italy
Interests: structural analysis; finite element analysis; finite element modeling; mechanical properties; stress analysis; construction structural dynamics; mechanics of materials; simulation building
Dr. Francesco Clementi

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Department of Civil and Building Engineering, and Architecture, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy
Interests: mathematical models of curved beams; linear and non-linear dynamics of beams and laminates; non-smooth contact dynamics method applied to masonry structures; dynamic identification of physical; modal

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The historical and architectural heritage of many countries of the world consists mainly of masonry buildings. It is well known that many of these buildings are vulnerable to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides. For this reason, there is an urgent need to improve the structural performance of historic buildings and enhance safety.

Although research has focused intensively on these aspects, there are still some problems related to appropriate management approaches.

This sort of heritage buildings is likely to be characterized by various changes over time, either negative changes due to abandonment, or positive changes due to renovation of historic buildings to support their adaptation to new living conditions. Thus, inherent vulnerabilities result from all the changes that the asset has undergone, which poses an even greater risk for buildings in seismic areas, as this could lead to irreversible damage and loss.

A good understanding of the vulnerability of historic buildings in earthquake-prone areas is therefore important for their appropriate preservation.

This not only allows the planning of preventive maintenance measures but, in the event of an earthquake, it leads to more informed decisions about where to intervene first and to determine more quickly where to take safety measures for the buildings most at risk.

Our goal, therefore, is to discuss outstanding issues, challenges, and successes in collecting architectural heritage data to improve the management of these types of assets.

We invite researchers, professionals, and stakeholders to contribute to this special issue by submitting both original research articles and review articles to promote scientific progress in this field.

Dr. Michele Betti
Dr. Giovanni Castellazzi
Dr. Francesco Clementi
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Heritage is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • heritage management
  • H-BIM
  • digital twins
  • computational modeling
  • big data
  • artificial intelligence / machine learning
  • Internet of Things
  • best practices

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An HBIM Approach for Structural Diagnosis and Intervention Design in Heritage Constructions: The Case of the Certosa di Pisa
by Anna De Falco, Francesca Gaglio, Francesca Giuliani, Massimiliano Martino and Vincenzo Messina
Heritage 2024, 7(4), 1850-1869; https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage7040088 - 22 Mar 2024
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In the conservation of monumental heritage, the collection and utilization of information are of primary importance. The Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) procedure harnesses the potential of three-dimensional models, offering significant advantages in accessing documentation, interoperability, multidimensionality of intervention design, cost evaluation, and [...] Read more.
In the conservation of monumental heritage, the collection and utilization of information are of primary importance. The Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) procedure harnesses the potential of three-dimensional models, offering significant advantages in accessing documentation, interoperability, multidimensionality of intervention design, cost evaluation, and maintenance management. Our attention here is focused on the Certosa di Pisa (Italy), a large historical complex built in the 14th century as a monastery of the Carthusian Order, currently in a state of deterioration and in need of restoration and re-functionalization. The multifaceted nature of this monumental complex, with its intricate interplay of architectural elements spanning different historical periods and featuring diverse techniques, poses a significant challenge for structural safety assessment. This case study presents an opportunity to explore an HBIM approach to streamline the diagnostic process and facilitate the intervention design phase. The goal is achieved by utilizing an accurate 3D model enriched with data from multiple sources and automating certain operations for a simplified safety assessment of masonry structures under both gravity and seismic loads. The usefulness of the HBIM methodology is highlighted as a valuable tool in the realm of cultural heritage structures for both practitioners and scholars alike. Full article
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Historic Building Information Modeling for Conservation and Maintenance: San Niccolo’s Tower Gate, Florence
by Anna Livia Ciuffreda, Francesco Trovatelli, Francesca Meli, Giorgio Caselli, Costanza Stramaccioni, Massimo Coli and Marco Tanganelli
Heritage 2024, 7(3), 1334-1356; https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage7030064 - 08 Mar 2024
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In the field of conservation and protection of heritage buildings, knowledge plays a fundamental role, emphasized by national and international rules and regulations. This aspect becomes fundamental when conducting the structural assessment of a historical building. This study envisaged a cognitive phase via [...] Read more.
In the field of conservation and protection of heritage buildings, knowledge plays a fundamental role, emphasized by national and international rules and regulations. This aspect becomes fundamental when conducting the structural assessment of a historical building. This study envisaged a cognitive phase via the application of advanced survey and diagnostic methodologies to define the materials, construction techniques, and state of conservation of the structural system of a specific building forming part of Florence’s heritage. The information complex produced formed the basis for the structural assessment and for the experimentation of the BIM methodology within the creation of databases for the management of cognitive processes of historical buildings. The case study is one of the gates of the last circle of walls of the 14th century and is the only one that has maintained its original height, despite modifications: the gate/tower of San Niccolò. The research conducted, in addition to achieving a structural assessment of the tower, has allowed the creation of a dynamic model for organizing and consulting the information, laying the groundwork for the creation of a conservation and maintenance plan. Full article
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Advancing Cultural Heritage Structures Conservation: Integrating BIM and Cloud-Based Solutions for Enhanced Management and Visualization
by Giovanni Castellazzi, Enrico Cardillo, Nicoló Lo Presti, Antonio Maria D’Altri, Stefano de Miranda, Gregorio Bertani, Francesca Ferretti and Claudio Mazzotti
Heritage 2023, 6(12), 7316-7342; https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage6120384 - 22 Nov 2023
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Preserving and managing historical cultural heritage necessitates innovative approaches that harmonize technology with historical documentation. This paper presents a case study showcasing an adaptable online database tailored for the incorporation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) models and associated historical records. Notably, this approach [...] Read more.
Preserving and managing historical cultural heritage necessitates innovative approaches that harmonize technology with historical documentation. This paper presents a case study showcasing an adaptable online database tailored for the incorporation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) models and associated historical records. Notably, this approach offers distinctive integration with historical data, enabling users to contextualize heritage assets historically. The study delves into the database’s capabilities, focusing on its role in cultural heritage structure management. It explores interactive exploration, semantic querying, and attachment features, highlighting BIM’s potential in digital conservation, documentation, and archival efforts for historical structures. Additionally, the paper underscores the database’s significance as a valuable tool for education, research, and collaboration among heritage professionals and the public. While addressing specific modeling challenges, it emphasizes the importance of enhancing software solutions to elevate historical asset management. Historical BIM emerges as a powerful resource bridging the gap between historical structures’ conservation and modern technology. Full article
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Insight on HBIM for Conservation of Cultural Heritage: The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
by Silvia Monchetti, Michele Betti, Claudio Borri, Claudia Gerola, Carlotta Matta and Barbara Francalanci
Heritage 2023, 6(11), 6949-6964; https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage6110363 - 25 Oct 2023
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The application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) on historic constructions is investigated in this paper by discussing, as a representative case study, the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze (Italy), thus showing as this tool can be used effectively for the management and maintenance activities [...] Read more.
The application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) on historic constructions is investigated in this paper by discussing, as a representative case study, the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze (Italy), thus showing as this tool can be used effectively for the management and maintenance activities of a historic museum. In fact, while BIM is already well-known as a powerful tool for the design and management of new buildings, its development in the field of historical construction is currently growing and attracting increasing interest in the scientific community. This paper proposes, in particular, an Information Model (IM) aimed to collect the structural information to be subsequently employed for numerical modeling of the building, thus representing the link between the real world and the computational models. The possibility to handle different types of information to be used for the management, maintenance, and modeling of existing constructions, as shown in this paper, encourages the popularization of this approach as an effective method to support cultural heritage (CH) conservation. Full article
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