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Italia-India

Capacity assessment and monitoring of heritage masonry structures using topology survey, innovative analytical tools and IoT

Gabriele MILANI (docente coordinatore), Maurizio ACITO, Luigi BARAZZETTI, Massimiliano BOCCIARELLI, Lorenzo CANTINI, Pietro Giuseppe CRESPI, Stefano DELLA TORRE

Architectural and built heritage constitute the most important component of cultural heritage in both Italy and India. Generally, heritage masonry structures show robustness against environmental and other causes of deterioration. However, after centuries, these structures show signs of ageing, which finally lead to their structural failure. The objective of the project is to propose a technology-based framework toward the continuous assessment, conservation and re-functionalization of heritage masonry structures, and translating this conceptual framework into practice through pilot studies in India and Italy. The proposed framework will integrate (i) high-definition surveying and BIM, (ii) inverse analysis, (iii) load testing and monitoring of structures, and (iv) IoT-based long-term monitoring. Four masonry heritage structures are selected in each country for the pilot study, to be conducted in the field jointly by the Italian and Indian teams.

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IIT Bombay