Structural Assessment of Cultural Heritage Buildings Using HBIM and Vibration-Based System Identification

A groundbreaking structural assessment of the Galleria degli Antichi, a 16th-century palace in Sabbioneta (Italy), reveals how combining historic and architectural research with Hybrid Building Information Modeling (HBIM) and operational modal testing can yield precise numerical models for heritage buildings. This innovative approach, applied to a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, demonstrates the potential of non-destructive survey techniques in quantifying structural conditions through detailed geometry analysis and vibration mode identification. The study highlights the importance of integrating multidisciplinary methods to preserve cultural heritage while advancing our understanding of its mechanical behavior.

Calì, A., Saisi, A., & Gentile, C. (2021). Structural Assessment of Cultural Heritage Buildings Using HBIM and Vibration-Based System Identification. 12th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions. https://doi.org/10.23967/sahc.2021.259