Microclimatic monitoring of the Duomo (Milan Cathedral): Risks-based analysis for the conservation of its cultural heritage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.11.015
Abstract: Abstract Typically, the structure of old monumental buildings differs significantly from that of contemporary ones. The massive walls, large indoor air volume and the small windows, compared to the opaque portion, drastically affect the microclimates… read more here.
Keywords: microclimatic monitoring; monitoring; milan cathedral; monitoring duomo ... See more keywords
Metallurgical characterisation of a historical metal tie-rod from Milan Cathedral
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.272
Abstract: Abstract One tie-rod from Milan Cathedral (15th century) recently broke in a defective cross-section. In order to infer the causes of failure, a metallurgical characterisation was performed, the results of which are discussed here. First,… read more here.
Keywords: rod milan; milan cathedral; metallurgical characterisation; tie rod ... See more keywords
Monitoring an iconic heritage structure with OMA: the Main Spire of the Milan Cathedral
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DOI: 10.12989/sss.2021.27.2.305
Abstract: One of the most remarkable structural elements characterizing the Milan Cathedral is its Main Spire, built in Candoglia marble and completed in 1769. The Main Spire, reaching the height of about 108 m and supporting… read more here.
Keywords: resonant frequencies; monitoring; structure; milan cathedral ... See more keywords
Effects of Visitor Influx on the Indoor Climate of the Milan Cathedral
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DOI: 10.3390/atmos14040743
Abstract: The indoor climate of non-climatized churches is usually subject to cyclical fluctuations of temperature and relative humidity induced by external climate conditions which might be dampened by the high thermal capacity of their envelope. However,… read more here.
Keywords: effects visitor; climate milan; milan cathedral; climate ... See more keywords