SSHM and DSHM for a better knowledge and risk prevention of historical buildings: The cases of the Two Towers in Bologna and the Cathedral in Modena

A standardized approach for interpreting structural monitoring data of historical buildings has been developed, enabling better risk assessment and preservation. This method defines specific reference quantities from recorded time series to characterize structural responses, which can be compared across similar monuments. Applied to the Cathedral of Modena and the Two Towers in Bologna, the study demonstrates how Static Structural Health Monitoring (SSHM) and Dynamic Structural Health Monitoring (DSHM) provide critical insights for cultural heritage safeguarding. Preliminary DSHM results from the Asinelli Tower further highlight the potential of this approach for dynamic analysis.

Simonetta, B., Michele, P., Silvestri, S., Gasparini, G., & Trombetti, T. (2015). SSHM and DSHM for a better knowledge and risk prevention of historical buildings: The cases of the Two Towers in Bologna and the Cathedral in Modena. 2015 IEEE Workshop on Environmental, Energy, and Structural Monitoring Systems (EESMS) Proceedings, 180–185. https://doi.org/10.1109/eesms.2015.7175874