What is it about?
The paper describes the way to measure the displacements caused by subsidence; these settlements are then used to train and verify the geotechnical model that is able to simulate the interaction between the structure and the subsoil. Such a knowledge is essential for the protection and the safeguard of historical structures that are hardly describable by simple numerical models because affected by several deformations (occurred in the past as a results of the construction history, earthquakes and so on).
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Why is it important?
The importance of the research lies in developing a rigorous methodology able to provide reliable results. When the safety of historic scructures is involved, the reliability of results, enabling a successful decision-making process, is a crucial points. Reliable results comes from rigorous approaches and deep know-how.
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The paper shows an interdisciplinary approach that allows to really integrate different competences and skills. Such an approach enriched me and my co-authors, provided a successfull team and great results
Dr Cristina Castagnetti
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
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This page is a summary of: Geodetic monitoring and geotechnical analyses of subsidence induced settlements of historic structures, Structural Control and Health Monitoring, May 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/stc.2030.
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