Ground penetrating radar survey for structural assessment of a heritage sport building

A ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey of Pier Luigi Nervi's historic 'Bellariva' Sport Centre in Florence revealed critical structural details, including the disposition and dimensions of steel bars connecting the restaurant floor to a heavy balcony. This data refined a computational Finite Element Model, enabling preliminary seismic analysis that identified vulnerabilities in the reinforced concrete structure. The findings suggest targeted retrofit interventions to mitigate potential seismic damage, addressing both historical preservation needs and modern safety standards for heritage buildings.

Terenzi, G., Fuso, E., Spinelli, P., Costoli, I., Pieraccini, M., & Miccinesi, L. (2020). Ground penetrating radar survey for structural assessment of a heritage sport building. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 949(1), 12031. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/949/1/012031