On site investigation and continuous dynamic monitoring of a historic tower in Mantua, Italy

A study on the Gabbia tower in Mantua, Italy, revealed that temperature significantly affects the natural frequencies of the structure, while also identifying non-reversible damage caused by a far-field earthquake. This finding underscores the importance of continuous dynamic monitoring in assessing seismic vulnerability and preserving historic structures. The research employed a post-earthquake investigation to evaluate the tower's condition following the Spring 2012 seismic sequence, followed by a 15-month dynamic monitoring period to track structural changes. The results highlight the need for advanced health monitoring systems to safeguard UNESCO World Heritage Sites against environmental and seismic threats.

Saisi, A., Guidobaldi, M., & Gentile, C. (2015). On site investigation and continuous dynamic monitoring of a historic tower in Mantua, Italy. Emerging Technologies in Non-Destructive Testing VI, 485–492. https://doi.org/10.1201/b19381-80