Carpenteria di legno dei tetti e dei solai interpiano a pompei nel I secolo D.C.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD devastated Pompeii, destroying nearly all wooden roof and inter-floor structures. However, remnants of these timber elements—preserved in wall pockets and architectural frescoes—reveal critical insights into the structural organization of Pompeian buildings during the 1st century AD. This study identifies distinct carpentry configurations, varying by span length and room function, including simple beam-and-boarding floors and more complex truss systems resembling king post or proto-lattice designs. By comparing these physical traces with Latin sources, researchers reconstruct the lost architectural heritage, offering a detailed snapshot of Roman engineering before the eruption.

Ruggieri, N. (2017). Carpenteria di legno dei tetti e dei solai interpiano a pompei nel I secolo D.C. Restauro Archeologico, 25(2), 4–19. https://doi.org/10.13128/ra-22204