3D Digital Models for Scientific Purpose

Advanced 3D digital modeling techniques offer a reliable method for analyzing and reconstructing complex historical structures, particularly those with deteriorated or altered conservation states. This approach was successfully applied to the Octagonal Hall of Small Baths at Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli, Italy—a monument renowned for its intricate vault designs and innovative building techniques. By integrating reverse modeling procedures with standard design analysis and archaeological investigation protocols, researchers demonstrated how detailed digital reconstructions can provide scientifically grounded insights into the original construction methods and structural integrity of such sites. The study highlights the potential of these models to support accurate conservation efforts and historical interpretation.

Cipriani, L., Fantini, F., & Bertacchi, S. (2017). 3D Digital Models for Scientific Purpose. Handbook of Research on Emerging Technologies for Architectural and Archaeological Heritage, 291–321. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0675-1.ch010