Holographic and seismic comparative modal analysis on Radicofani fortress

Year: 2025

Authors: Pugliese E., Lacanna G., Locatelli M., Della Schiava M., Signorini N., Meucci R.

Autors Affiliation: CNR, INO, Lgo E Fermi 6, Florence, Italy; Univ Firenze, Dipartimento Sci Terra, Via G La Pira 4, Florence, Italy; Settore Sism Reg Toscana, Via San Gallo 34-A, Florence, Italy; Natl Inst Opt, Largo Enrico Fermi 6, I-50125 Florence, Italy; Univ Florence, Dept Earth Sci, Via G La Pira 4, I-50121 Florence, Italy; Reg Toscana Settore Sism, Via San Gallo 34-A, I-50129 Florence, Italy.

Abstract: In this article, we performed the modal analysis on historical building Rocca di Radicofani located in Tuscany, Italy. The experimental analysis has been conducted by comparing two techniques: Infrared Digital Holography (IRDH) and the traditional seismic measurements. We show how IRDH is able to detect the same structural frequencies and modal shapes of seismic analysis. IRDH, using a long wavelength laser radiation (10.6 }m), allows to accurately monitor large area of buildings without the need to physically access the structures. The remarkable sensitivity ( similar to 0.1 }m) and the capacity to work remotely make the holographic technique significant promise in the field of structural dynamics, especially for buildings with architectural or historical constraints or in case of damaged building. In addition, the ability of the holographic technique to detect the modal parameters can be used to monitor their evolution in time in order to verify the structural health of historical structures. (c) 2025 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. This is an open access article under the CC BY license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Journal/Review: JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

Volume: 72      Pages from: 36  to: 41

More Information: This research was supported and funded by the Regione Toscana .
KeyWords: Structural health monitoring; Dynamic identification; Infrared digital holography
DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2024.12.028