Pervasive Wireless Sensor Networks for the Monitoring of Large Monumental Structures: The Case of the Ancient City Walls of Siena

A novel wireless sensor network solution for real-time monitoring of cracks in large monumental structures, demonstrated on Siena's 1.8 km-long ancient city walls, proves highly effective through laboratory testing. The system employs Hall effect-based sensors and two distinct network topologies to ensure pervasive coverage. This approach offers a scalable and non-invasive method for structural health assessment, with potential deployment imminent.

Pozzebon, A., Addabbo, T., Fort, A., Mugnaini, M., Panzardi, E., & Vignoli, V. (2016). Pervasive Wireless Sensor Networks for the Monitoring of Large Monumental Structures: The Case of the Ancient City Walls of Siena. Digital Heritage. Progress in Cultural Heritage: Documentation, Preservation, and Protection, 669–678. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48496-9_53