In the cultural heritage field, the monitoring of the integrity of structures can greatly benefit from innovative technologies. Monuments and heritage sites provide structures of great value, since they are proof of historic forms of life and of the history of modern societies, and show the existence of a tangible cultural identity. The architectural heritage gives a distinctive aspect to its environment, constitutes one of the essential elements of the rural and urban landscape, and, furthermore, a tourist resource of great importance for many communities. Nowadays, the architectural and cultural heritage is recognised as a fragile and irreplaceable resource that should be preserved and transmitted to future generations (UNESCO, 1972). The possibility of intervention on cultural heritage is often restricted by its historical-artistic value. It is, almost always, impossible to design invasive reinforcement approaches aimed at giving the historical building a structural safety level which is comparable to that imposed in the design of the new buildings. In spite of that, the local and national politics often reuse the Cultural Heritage as open to the public without taking care if the sufficient structural safety can be guaranteed. Advanced structural materials with sensor and/or actuator functions have attracted worldwide interest because of their potential uses: damage detection, performance monitoring, noise and vibration reduction, shape control, self-repair, and process monitoring. Smart materials have unusual physical properties that can be exploited for purposes of structural monitoring and control. Numerous investigators have demonstrated the feasibility of the smart materials for the aerospace, naval and automotive structures. The application to civil engineer is still open but it can surely be very efficient in the monitoring, protection and comfort improvement of the Cultural Heritage.
"Monitoraggio/Controllo Intelligente sui Beni Culturali" Programma Esecutivo di Cooperazione nel campo della Scienza e della Tecnologia tra Giappone e Italia - Ministero degli Affari Esteri Progetto di scambio ricercatori: nel campo delle Tecnologie applicate ai Beni Culturali
MALLARDO, Vincenzo
2010
Abstract
In the cultural heritage field, the monitoring of the integrity of structures can greatly benefit from innovative technologies. Monuments and heritage sites provide structures of great value, since they are proof of historic forms of life and of the history of modern societies, and show the existence of a tangible cultural identity. The architectural heritage gives a distinctive aspect to its environment, constitutes one of the essential elements of the rural and urban landscape, and, furthermore, a tourist resource of great importance for many communities. Nowadays, the architectural and cultural heritage is recognised as a fragile and irreplaceable resource that should be preserved and transmitted to future generations (UNESCO, 1972). The possibility of intervention on cultural heritage is often restricted by its historical-artistic value. It is, almost always, impossible to design invasive reinforcement approaches aimed at giving the historical building a structural safety level which is comparable to that imposed in the design of the new buildings. In spite of that, the local and national politics often reuse the Cultural Heritage as open to the public without taking care if the sufficient structural safety can be guaranteed. Advanced structural materials with sensor and/or actuator functions have attracted worldwide interest because of their potential uses: damage detection, performance monitoring, noise and vibration reduction, shape control, self-repair, and process monitoring. Smart materials have unusual physical properties that can be exploited for purposes of structural monitoring and control. Numerous investigators have demonstrated the feasibility of the smart materials for the aerospace, naval and automotive structures. The application to civil engineer is still open but it can surely be very efficient in the monitoring, protection and comfort improvement of the Cultural Heritage.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
