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Overview
This study applies three-dimensional digital modelling to investigate the structural behaviour of two 19th-century domes designed by Ferdinando Crivelli in Bergamo: the cathedral dome and the church of S. Andrea dome. The research addresses the ongoing need to understand dome behaviour, given the historical difficulty of dome construction and the particular challenges these structures present for restoration and consolidation efforts.
Methods and approach
The methodology employs three-dimensional digital modelling as a preliminary assessment tool for the two Crivelli domes. The models represent the geometric and structural properties of each dome to enable evaluation of their behaviour. This computational approach serves as a precursor to more extensive structural analysis and restoration planning.
Results
Digital modelling demonstrates utility as a preliminary instrument for assessing structural behaviour in the two historical domes examined. The models generated insights into how these structures perform, providing a foundation for understanding their mechanical response. The approach proved applicable to both the cathedral dome and the S. Andrea dome, despite potential variations in their design and construction characteristics.
Implications
The application of three-dimensional digital modelling to historical domes establishes a methodological approach for preliminary structural assessment in heritage conservation contexts. By enabling evaluation of dome behaviour prior to invasive investigation or intervention, such computational tools can inform restoration and consolidation strategies more effectively. The demonstrated utility in analysing Crivelli's 19th-century work suggests potential applicability to comparable heritage structures requiring conservation assessment. Digital modelling may reduce the need for extensive trial designs and revisions by clarifying structural behaviour early in the planning phase, thereby supporting more efficient restoration workflows.
Disclosure
- Research title: Structural Investigation through Digital Modelling of Two Domes by Ferdinando Crivelli
- Authors: Virna Maria Nannei, Vittorio Paris, Davide Prati, Monica Resmini, Giulio Mirabella Roberti
- Publication date: 2026-03-07
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- Image credit: Photo by Pierre Goiffon on Unsplash (Source • License)
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