Stereo digital image correlation (stereo-DIC) technique has received special attention in
detection and monitoring for quantifying and monitoring the displacement alterations on the …

The concept of digital twin (DT) has gained significant attention in preventive conservation
for prolonging the lifespan of cultural heritage. Focusing on preventive conservation, this …

3D modeling techniques have grown increasingly prevalent in a variety of disciplines,
including cultural heritage and ship design. The methodology used in the 3D reconstruction …

If prehistoric and historical time were placed into the time span of the existence of our
universe, then the act of archaeology could be defined as the act of digging up what was …

Standard wood bending approachesrely either on heavy industrial processes optimized for
repeatability or on crafting techniques that are mostly intended for the production of small …

Numerical reconstruction is the process of modeling, analyzing, and evaluating the
performance of structures or a sequence of events using the finite element method and other …

The Nordic longships of the 9 th to 11 th Centuries were perhaps the preeminent fast assault
ships of the period. Modern engineering analytical tools have been employed from time to …

The Vasa, an impeccably preserved seventeenth-century ship, stands as a pinnacle of
maritime heritage, drawing the highest visitor footfall to its museum in Sweden. Following …

This thesis addresses the intricate mechanical behaviour of natural materials, with a
particular focus on wood. Despite millennia of use, understanding the mechanical behaviour …

In automotive manufacturing, laminated veneer sheets are being formed into a 3D geometry
for the production of trim parts with wood surfaces. Estimations of the formability are …