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This book highlights the latest advances, innovations and applications in the field of protection and conservation of monumental heritage, as presented by leading researchers at the International Conference of Architecture, Engineering and Design for Monuments Safeguarding (AID Monuments), held in Perugia, Italy, on May 21 24, 2025. Conference topics include history of architecture; survey and representation of architecture and monumental heritage; modelling and structural consolidation; structural analysis and monitoring; conservation, restoration and reuse of monumental heritage; and interventions for the enhancement of internal and external public spaces at the scale of detail. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, present a wealth of exciting ideas that open novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.
List of contents
Structural Assessment and Monitoring of the Bell Tower, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne.- Nanomaterials and heritage architecture.- Innovative paints for the reinforcement and restoration of ancient mortar like elements.- Displacement based damage detection in masonry barrel vaults reinforced with hemp bio composites during shaking table tests.- Multidisciplinary Characterization Methodology for Engineering Structures The Case of the Pinos Puente Bridge Energy retrofit of Palazzo Murena, Perugia (Italy) critical analysis and intervention proposals.- Monumentality and Adaptive Reuse Terzo Palazzo SNAM, from office quarters to unconventional affordable housing.- MOF treated Basalt Fibers Reinforced Mortar for sustainable constructions.- Optimization of Fiber Length for the Mechanical Enhancement of Hydraulic Lime Mortars Reinforced with Hemp and Spanish Broom Fibers.- A machine learning aided structural health monitoring strategy applied to the San Pietro bell tower in Perugia, Italy.
Summary
This book highlights the latest advances, innovations and applications in the field of protection and conservation of monumental heritage, as presented by leading researchers at the International Conference of Architecture, Engineering and Design for Monuments Safeguarding (AID Monuments), held in Perugia, Italy, on May 21–24, 2025. Conference topics include history of architecture; survey and representation of architecture and monumental heritage; modelling and structural consolidation; structural analysis and monitoring; conservation, restoration and reuse of monumental heritage; and interventions for the enhancement of internal and external public spaces at the scale of detail. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, present a wealth of exciting ideas that open novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.
