Synergistic and Interdisciplinary Approaches for the Conservation of Monumental Heritage: Cupola of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy

An interdisciplinary analysis of Brunelleschi’s Cupola in Florence reveals that its structural integrity is influenced by both historical and recent environmental factors, including seismic events. By integrating extensive crack monitoring data with advanced numerical models, researchers have updated previous conclusions on damage causes, such as differential settlement and temperature variations. This study challenges long-standing hypotheses, offering a more precise understanding of the cupola’s behavior and paving the way for improved conservation strategies.

Bartoli, G., Betti, M., Blasi, C., Ottoni, F., Coli, M., Marchetti, E., & Ripepe, M. (2016). Synergistic and Interdisciplinary Approaches for the Conservation of Monumental Heritage: Cupola of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 30(4). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)cf.1943-5509.0000831