After the Italian earthquakes of May 2012, an extensive research program has been performed to assess the state of preservation of the tallest historic tower in Mantua, Italy. The paper summarizes the information provided by visual inspection and dynamic tests, clearly highlighting the poor structural condition and the high seismic vulnerability of the upper part of the tower. Subsequently, the permanent dynamic monitoring system installed on the tower, with structural health monitoring and seismic early warning purposes, is described and the results of the first months of monitoring are presented and discussed.

Dynamic monitoring and seismic assessment of a historic masonry tower

GENTILE, CARMELO;SAISI, ANTONELLA ELIDE;
2013-01-01

Abstract

After the Italian earthquakes of May 2012, an extensive research program has been performed to assess the state of preservation of the tallest historic tower in Mantua, Italy. The paper summarizes the information provided by visual inspection and dynamic tests, clearly highlighting the poor structural condition and the high seismic vulnerability of the upper part of the tower. Subsequently, the permanent dynamic monitoring system installed on the tower, with structural health monitoring and seismic early warning purposes, is described and the results of the first months of monitoring are presented and discussed.
2013
Proceedings of the 5th Int. Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures
9788896225394
Ambient vibration tests; Dynamic monitoring; Masonry towers; Seismic assessment
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