A finite element model updating method based on global optimization

M Girardi, C Padovani, D Pellegrini, L Robol - Mechanical Systems and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Finite element model updating of a structure made of linear elastic materials is based on the
solution of a minimization problem. The goal is to find some unknown parameters of the …

Implementation of a condition monitoring strategy for the monastery of Salzedas, Portugal: challenges and optimisation

E Vila-Chã, A Barontini, PB Lourenço - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The implementation of condition monitoring for damage identification and the generation of
a reliable digital twin are essential elements of preventive conservation. The application of …

Observed damage and simplified risk assessment of Italian masonry bell towers struck by past seismic events

F Testa, A Barontini, N Chieffo, PB Lourenço - Bulletin of Earthquake …, 2024 - Springer
This study provides a discussion using a database of historic masonry bell towers struck by
past Italian earthquakes, which is the result of an extensive literature review on post …

Methodologies and Challenges for Optimal Sensor Placement in Historical Masonry Buildings

E Chaves, A Barontini, N Mendes, V Compán… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
As ageing structures and infrastructures become a global concern, structural health
monitoring (SHM) is seen as a crucial tool for their cost-effective maintenance. Promising …

Methodologies and challenges for optimal sensor placement in historical masonry buildings

E Chaves Moreno, A Barontini, N Mendes… - Sensors, 23 (23) …, 2023 - idus.us.es
As ageing structures and infrastructures become a global concern, structural health
monitoring (SHM) is seen as a crucial tool for their cost-effective maintenance. Promising …

Unveiling the complexity of twin church bells dynamics using ambient vibration tests

A Ferrante, E Giordano, G Standoli… - … Journal of Masonry …, 2023 - inderscienceonline.com
On the Italian territory, many monumental structures need to be preserved. Given their great
historical and architectural value, it is essential to use minimally invasive, but effective …

Ambient Vibration Test of the Monastery of Salzedas and Optimisation of the Sensor Placement

A Barontini, E Vila-Chã, PB Lourenço - International Conference on …, 2023 - Springer
This study focuses on the ambient vibration tests carried out at the Monastery of Santa Maria
de Salzedas, a heritage building located in the north of Portugal. The fieldwork particularly …

Seismic assessment of a masonry structure damaged by central Italy earthquake

E Giordano, A Ferrante, F Clementi… - AIP Conference …, 2022 - pubs.aip.org
The present worN shows the seismic vulnerability analysis of a building located in Matelica,
a village that has reported extensive damages, especially to the monumental historical …

Exploiting Artificial Intelligence to build realistic numerical models: A Digital Twin application in Structural Health Monitoring

GP Salachoris - 2022 - iris.univpm.it
Abstract Structural Health Monitoring has received wide recognition and development the
last years. Advancements have been made in many of the fields, like sensing technologies …