Laser Scanning and Ambient Vibration Study of Juma Mosque in Khiva (Uzbekistan) with Subsequent Finite Element Modeling of Its Minaret

A collaborative research effort has successfully generated a highly accurate digital twin of the Juma Mosque's minaret in Itchan Kala, Uzbekistan, with millimeter-level precision. This achievement was accomplished through advanced laser scanning and ambient vibration studies, which captured the structural dynamics of the historic monument. The digital twin's physical properties and structural response were closely correlated to the actual minaret, validated by sophisticated finite element modeling. This innovative approach enables precise structural health monitoring, numerical predictions of performance, and the development of targeted restoration strategies for UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Takhirov, S., Rakhmonov, B., Nafasov, R., Samandarov, A., & Sultanova, S. (2023). Laser Scanning and Ambient Vibration Study of Juma Mosque in Khiva (Uzbekistan) with Subsequent Finite Element Modeling of Its Minaret. Remote Sensing, 15(6), 1632. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs15061632